Better than never, albeit late: the U.S. finally bans civilian travel to North Korea.
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A Wise, If Belated, Travel Ban
Unstacking The Power Deck
America’s most effective weapon against greenhouse gas emissions? Fracking.
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The Middle East’s Bravest Woman
In an act reminiscent of Rosa Parks, a Saudi woman bared her legs, arms and hair in public.
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Houston’s Rocketing NBA Franchise Price
As prices for pro sports franchises rocket upward, Houston’s NBA owner decides it’s time to cash out.
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The Cool Crowd Meets The Beach Police
The ‘big tent’ may be welcome in some political circles and on some beaches, but elsewhere, not so much.
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A Tax Win For The Bruins
Boston’s NHL franchise notched a victory against the IRS that should cheer U.S. businesses regardless of their hockey loyalty.
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‘Victory’ In Mosul
The liberation of Mosul from Islamic State control is an example of a classic Pyrrhic victory, meaning no true victory at all.
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A Hard Day’s Copyright
For Sir Paul McCartney, a long and winding road leads back to the songs he wrote as a Beatle.
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Paying The Price Of Chinese Business ‘Partners’
While Western companies kowtowed to China’s rulers, Liu Xiaobo sacrificed his adult life for the liberation of his people.
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Some Insurance Expires While Centenarians Live On
For people who counted on the wrong type of life insurance, celebrating a 100th birthday means luck has run out.
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