monday reads

A U.S. State Department motorcade came under attack in Baghdad on Sunday, prompting security contractors guarding the convoy to open fire in the streets. At least nine civilians were killed, according to Iraqi officials.

The Iraqi government said Monday that it was pulling the license of an American security firm allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of civilians during an attack on a U.S. State Department motorcade in Baghdad.


Paul Krugman: Sad Alan's Lament


A true family values candidate enters the race.


A Chinese man dropped dead after a three-day internet gaming session, state media reported today.


With GOP-Harmony, you don’t have to worry about messy exposés or embarrassing mug shots. We rigorously check out all of our members, weeding out officers, agents, reporters, bloggers….


The New York School of Burlesque has an interview with photographer and publisher Dale Rio.