US Army suicide rates are the highest they’ve been in 26 years. The media are examining the reasons behind the rise and what can, and should, be done.
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The health care reform bill could be coming to the Senate floor for full debate, but only if 60 Senators vote in favor of that to happen this weekend.
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The UN World Food Summit ended with little fanfare. The meeting failed to secure funds needed to combat hunger. The media discuss what was lost in the failure.
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French superstar Thierry Henry clearly touched the ball with his hand, but the referees didn’t see it, and the goal stood. Calls for a replay ensued.
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A lower court judge ruled the Army Corps of Engineers failed in preparation for Hurricane Katrina - the first time the government has been liable for the 2005 disaster.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a new study, recommending women between the ages of 40 and 49 years not to have screening mammography. The announcement has caused quite a stir in the media.
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U.S. President Barack Obama concluded his first visit as president to China this week, renewing controversy about economic ties between the countries. Image: White House
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Copenhagen Climate Summit: Lowered Expectations or Impossible Task?
