Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tuesday's Top News: Why Gloom Looms Over Obama's Iraq Address

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Why Gloom Looms Over Obama's Iraq Address

By Michael Crowley

Iraq's fate is far from settled, Afghanistan is going badly and the Dems would rather the President show he's focused on a sagging economy

Mexico's Next War of Independence: Against the Narcos?

By Tim Padgett with Dolly Mascareñas / Mexico City

The horror of the Tamaulipas massacre has depressed the country even as it heads toward the bicentennial of its independence. Can it turn the tide in the drug war?

Omega-3 Fats May Not Reduce Heart-Attack Risk as Much as Previously Thought

By Alice Park

The heart-healthy fats known as omega-3 fatty acids may not reduce heart risk in patients who have already developed heart disease, a new study finds

Will Bureaucracy Fell Spain's One-Man Cathedral?

By Andrés Cala / Mejorada del Campo

For the past 40 years, Justo Gallego has dedicated his days to single-handedly building a full-size cathedral. But at 85, Gallego will never finish his project -- and an issue with building permits could force officials to tear down his life's work

What if Tax Rates Were Set by Lottery?

By Stephen Gandel

One of the big reasons people argue against raising taxes for the richest Americans is that higher taxes make people less inclined to work

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Will Bureaucracy Fell Spain's One-Man Cathedral?

By Andrés Cala / Mejorada del Campo

For the past 40 years, Justo Gallego has dedicated his days to single-handedly building a full-size cathedral. But at 85, Gallego will never finish his project -- and an issue with building permits could force officials to tear down his life's work

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