Saturday, October 16, 2010

Saturday's Top News: Lessons from the Chile Mine Rescue: What Underdogs Can Teach Us

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Lessons from the Chile Mine Rescue: What Underdogs Can Teach Us

By Tim Padgett / San José Mine

As Camp Hope is dismantled, TIME's correspondent on the scene contemplates the "heroism" of the 33 — and why it means so much to the rest of the world

GOP Attacks on Stimulus Wind Power Money: Hot Air

By Michael Grunwald

Contrary to the political ads, the stimulus helped prevent the collapse of the U.S. wind industry and created thousands of American jobs

40 Under 40: The Rising Stars of American Politics

In an epic election cycle, a new generation of civic leaders is already at work trying to fix a broken system — and restore faith in the process. Meet the rising stars of American politics

Afghanistan: Victims' Families Denounce U.S. 'Kill Team'

By Jason Motlagh / Kandahar and Muhib Habibi / Maiwand

A group of U.S. soldiers alleged to have deliberately killed Afghan civilians may have helped cement the Taliban's grip in their area of operation

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40 Under 40: The Rising Stars of American Politics

In an epic election cycle, a new generation of civic leaders is already at work trying to fix a broken system — and restore faith in the process. Meet the rising stars of American politics

Quotes of the Day

"I came up listening to music."
RICHARD VILLARROEL,
rescued Chilean miner, describing the experience of ascending from the mine in the capsule as "calm"
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Can Britain's Conservatives Escape Thatcher's Legacy?

By Catherine Mayer

The Tories have worked hard to convince voters of their compassion but welfare cuts, announced at their annual conference, bring echoes of the party's bracing past

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