Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Wednesday's Top News: Chile Celebrates as Miners Emerge from Underground

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Chile Celebrates as Miners Emerge from Underground

By Tim Padgett / San José Mine

Early Wednesday morning, Chile -- and, for that matter, Latin America, a continent whose achievements are so often overshadowed by natural and political tragedy -- can celebrate its finest hour as it rescues its 33 miners from the abyss

Lebanon Braces for Ahmadinejad's Visit to Israel's Doorstep

By Andrew Lee Butters / Beirut

Iran's President had threatened to throw stones at Israel during his Lebanon visit. Even if he doesn't, his showboating on a longtime regional battleground will raise tensions

Three Midterms Challenges That Have Some Republicans Still Worried

By Michael Duffy / Washington

Republicans may be poised for a dramatic political rebound in next month's elections, but they still have a few reasons to worry

Restaurant Ratings: Is Michelin Lost in the Stars?

By Josh Ozersky

The new Michelin guide is out for New York City and coming soon for San Francisco and Chicago. Why the ultimate restaurant guide may not satisfy your curiosity

State AGs Target Foreclosure Fiasco

By Massimo Calabresi

As the administration struggles to get on top of the spreading foreclosure scandal, State Attorneys General threaten to make Washington look feckless.

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By Massimo Calabresi

  As the administration struggles to get on top of the spreading foreclosure scandal, State Attorneys General threaten to make Washington look feckless Wednesday by announcing a 40-state joint investigation into whether big banks and their associates forced people from their homes using questionable foreclosure documents. The foreclosure furor emerged initially from a deposition in [...]

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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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