Suicide Attack Suggests Intensifying War in Yemen
In what was the most deadly terrorist attack in Yemen in years, a suicide bomber disguised as a Yemeni soldier detonated explosives during a military parade rehearsal near the Presidential palace in Sana today, killing more than 90 people and wounding 300 others. (read more »)
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Poppy Eradication in Afghanistan on the Rise
Poppy eradication in Afghanistan has nearly tripled in the past year amid violent resistance from farmers, as NATO prepares to … (read more »)
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May 18, 2012, 1:59 pm ET Sports
Do Combat Vets Suffer the Same Devastating Brain Disease Afflicting Football Players?
The brain damage to soldiers who have experienced a blast injury during combat may be similar to damage sustained by some … (read more »)
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New Prison Rape Rules Don’t Yet Cover Immigrant Detention Sites
The Justice Department released new rules yesterday designed to curb sexual abuse in federal and state detention facilities, including stricter … (read more »)
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Is the U.S. Economy Prepared for the Fallout From Greece?
Greece’s political and financial uncertainty has Europe on edge, as the continent waits for a new round of elections on … (read more »)
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After Mladic and Taylor, What’s the Future for War-Crimes Trials?
Two war-crimes trials underway at The Hague have drawn notice for their high-profile suspects. Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb … (read more »)
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With U.S. Help, Yemen Intensifies Assault on Al Qaeda Stronghold
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Yemen's government intensified a campaign of air and ground strikes in the south of the country this week in an effort to recapture towns from Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and affiliated insurgents. (read more »)
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New Allegations of Prisoner Abuse at Rikers Island
The Village Voice recently published startling new images of inmate abuse as part of the paper’s ongoing investigation into violence … (read more »)
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JPMorgan Loss Poses Early Test For Dodd-Frank Pay Rules
As JPMorgan Chase & Co. continues to deal with the fallout from its $2 billion trading loss, the nation’s largest … (read more »)
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Nice To Meet You!
If, like me, you’ve been a longtime FRONTLINE fan you’ve probably noticed big changes on the website in the past … (read more »)
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Why Was Clarence Aaron’s Pardon Request Denied?
In 1999′s Snitch, FRONTLINE producer Ofra Bikel told the story of Clarence Aaron, a 23-year-old student who was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences after being convicted of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine — despite the fact that he did not buy, sell or supply the drugs, nor did he have a previous criminal record. (read more »)
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What Can We Learn from JPMorgan’s $2 Billion Loss?
JPMorgan's risky trade highlights the ongoing debate over financial regulations currently being written (read more »)
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What’s the Status of the Dodd-Frank Financial Overhaul?
In July 2010, President Barack Obama signed what became known as the Dodd-Frank bill, the financial reform package aimed at overhauling the financial regulatory system and ending the risky practices that led to the 2008 financial crisis. (read more »)
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May 9, 2012, 9:49 pm ET Media
Brooks, Coulson Next Up in the Phone-Hacking Scandal Hot Seat
The two former News of the World editors are expected to be grilled about their relationships with Scotland Yard and the British government, particularly Prime Minister David Cameron (read more »)
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AQ Militant Killed in Yemen At Center of Debate Over Pre-911 Intelligence Sharing
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A less well-known part of Fahd al-Quso's saga is that he was also at the center of a debate about whether American intelligence agencies could have prevented 9/11. (read more »)
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