10 years after Shepard, no federal hate crime law
Published Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Matthew Shepard's mother still mourns lost opportunities to battle hate crimes and promote a greater tolerance of gays in the 10 years since her 21-year-old son was beaten, tied to a wooden fence and left for dead in a frigid Wyoming pasture. Read More |
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Researchers find easier way to make stem cells
Published Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Researchers trying to find ways to transform ordinary skin cells into powerful stem cells said on Sunday they found a shortcut by "sprinkling" a chemical onto the cells.
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U.S. space tourist blasts off in Russian rocket
Published Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
U.S. video game magnate Richard Garriott blasted off into space aboard a Russian rocket on Sunday watched by his father, a NASA astronaut who went into space at the height of the Cold War.
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Prayers, candles to remember Bali bomb victims
Published Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Survivors and relatives of the victims of the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings said prayers and lit candles on Sunday during a small, private ceremony to remember the sixth anniversary of the deadly attacks.
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Leading Iran reformist to run in 2009 presidency vote
Published Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
A leading Iranian reformist said on Sunday he would run in next year's presidential election, challenging conservative President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who is widely expected to seek a second four-year term.
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AIG knew of potential problems in valuing swaps: report
Published Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Top executives at American International Group Inc (AIG.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) knew of potential problems in valuing derivatives contracts, known as credit default swaps, long before questions about the risky transactions caused its stock to plummet, the Wall Street Journal said, citing documents released by congressional investigators.
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Exploring the worst-case scenario
Published Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
The global economy is drawing closer to a dangerous downward spiral and time may be running out for world leaders to find a way to stop it before it inflicts lasting damage.
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