Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Wednesday's Top News: Venezuela: Hugo Chavez's Opposition Gets Its Act Together

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Venezuela: Hugo Chávez's Opposition Gets Its Act Together

By Tim Padgett with Rachel Jones / Caracas

But can the coalition whose name is MUD be disciplined enough to challenge the Venezuelan President's talent for political one-upmanship?

Races to Watch: Kansas City Dem Fights for Husband's Seat

By David Von Drehle

Political seats in the Keystone state are often hotly contested affairs, and this year's battles for the Senate and governor's mansion are no exception

Yemen's al-Qaeda Fight Raises Complex Challenges for the U.S.

By Vivienne Walt

The U.S.-backed regime in Sana'a is weak, but open support from Washington could make it weaker still

Why Spewing Hate at Funerals Is Still Free Speech

By Adam Cohen

No one would deny that the Westboro Baptist Church's protests of soldiers' funerals are offensive and hateful. But that's precisely why the Supreme Court should rule they are protected speech

Culinary Rivals: New York City vs. San Francisco

By Josh Ozersky

Le Fooding's culinary battle royal underscores the difference in how New York City and San Francisco approach food

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House Republicans on the Committee on Standards and Official Conduct are demanding the panel move forward with open hearings on ethics charges against two Democratic lawmakers, Charlie Rangel of New York and California's Maxine Waters. The panel's five Republicans sent a letter to the committee's chair, Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California, today. From the letter: [...]

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Lichen and Reindeer: Cooking It Raw in Lapland

By Lisa Abend

On the Arctic fringes of Lapland, a conclave of master chefs forages in the woods for ingredients. What haute cuisine can gain from the great outdoors

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