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On Edge In Syria's Capitol: Exclusive Interview

Posted by DNews Editors 16 HOURS AGO | 0

A Damascus resident gives DNews an exclusive interview on the chilling juxtaposition of fear and normality there. Read more

On Edge In Syria's Capitol: Exclusive Interview

Political Parties That Broke the Mold

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Mon Jan 30, 2012 08:35 AM ET | 0

Have you ever cast a vote for the Rhinoceros Party or the Guns and Dope Party? We're guessing not... Read more

The Heroes of the Concordia

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Jan 19, 2012 04:31 PM ET | 0

Stories of courage and heroism aboard the stricken luxury cruiser are beginning to emerge. Read more

Celebrating the Greatest: Muhammad Ali at 70

Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:44 PM ET | 0

Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali turned 70 on Tuesday. Read more

Celebrating the Greatest: Muhammad Ali at 70

The Curious Case of Clever Hans

Posted by Benjamin Radford Sat Jan 7, 2012 08:24 AM ET | 0

A horse in Germany seemed to know how to count, tell the days of the week, and understand language. What was his secret? Read more

'Yeti Finger' Mystery Solved

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Dec 29, 2011 03:11 PM ET | 0

A finger that was believed to be from a yeti, once revered in a monastery, turns out to be a human. Read more

Memorable Images From the Iraq War

Posted Fri Dec 16, 2011 01:26 PM ET | 0

The war may be over, but the healing has only begun. Here's a look at some of the most iconic images of the Iraq War. Read more

'The Protestor' Named Person of the Year

Posted Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:39 AM ET | 0

Time magazine named the collective "protester" around the world as its person of the year. Read more

Euro Crisis Echoed in Renaissance History

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Dec 8, 2011 02:12 PM ET | 0

The story of what might be the first international debt crisis bears haunting similarities with today's; but a somber difference remains. Read more

Euro Crisis Echoed in Renaissance History

Despite the Gray Hair, Presidents Live Longer

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Dec 6, 2011 06:34 PM ET | 0

It's always been assumed that presidents age at twice the normal rate, but a new study finds just the opposite to be true. Read more

Despite the Gray Hair, Presidents Live Longer

Top 5 Presidential Sex Scandals

Posted by Trace Dominguez Tue Nov 29, 2011 02:48 PM ET | 0

Presidential sex scandals are nothing new, though candidates and presidents alike feel the fallout when one breaks. Read more

Sex Pistols' Drawings As Important As Paleolithic Art?

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Nov 22, 2011 03:19 PM ET | 0

Drawings by Johnny Rotten found in a flat in London should be treated as an archaeological site, say researchers. Read more

Sex Pistols' Drawings As Important As Paleolithic Art?

Remembering Smokin' Joe

Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Wed Nov 9, 2011 01:30 PM ET | 0

Joe Frazier, who died on Tuesday, will be forever known for his fights with Muhammad Ali. Read more

Time Capsule Housed 114-Year-Old Human Bacteria

Posted by Marianne English Tue Oct 11, 2011 08:58 AM ET | 0

The intestinal bacteria are relatively well tolerated today -- but not when it was placed in the capsule. Read more

Time Capsule Housed 114-Year-Old Human Bacteria

Saudi King Gives Women Right To Vote

Posted Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:30 AM ET | 0

Saudi women awoke Sunday to a long-awaited and welcome surprise announcement from King Abdullah. Read more

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