Why have the Chinese invested so much effort and resources winning influence with various African governments?

It's a federal crime to administer any medical treatment without FDA approval; this effectively outlaws any medical experiments that are too far outside the mainstream.

Our schools need reform. Obama is opposed.

When the space elevator is built, it won't be an American device.

Reality must take precedence over public relations.

You can't stop a natural disaster. You can avoid a disastrous response.

For Labor Day, we consider those that don't.

Time magazine gets a clue on welfare, and advocates "creating livelihoods."

What if the stadium is empty? If there are too many empty seats on TV, I'll lose my head. What to do...?

Does "Grand Theft Auto" incite murder? What should we do about it?