Standard & Poor's warning that it could downgrade the AAA rating on U.S. debt in the next two years jolts financial markets. The warning comes even as a new sense of realism emerges in the stalemate between President Obama and congressional Republicans over fiscal policy.
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Thousands of events are being held worldwide to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. A handful of European countries first marked the day in 1911 following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. The United Nations has recognized March 8th as International Women&rs...
AMSTERDAM — As I was preparing for this article, I asked afriend who is Jewish if it was appropriate to use the term "holocaust" to portray the worldwide violence against women. He was startled. But when I read him the figures in a 2004 policy paper published by the Geneva Center for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces, he said yes, without hesitation.
One United Nations estimate says from 113 million to 200 million women around the world are demographically "missing." Every year, from 1.5 million to 3 million women and girls lose their lives as a result of gender-based violence or neglect.
Apathy, withdrawal, depression affect the very young, too, experts say WEDNESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- Countering the belief that you have to be "older" to suffer from mental illness, a new report says there's actually no lowest-age limit. Infants and toddlers can be affected, but...
Shimali Puri on Dead Queensbridge Basketball Player
May 08
Truly am such a fan of Metta. He is just someone who is extremely passionate about his work. He's al...
Laurie on Diamond Artest's "Fighter" Music Video
May 08
wow! I am truly moved by the story you tell through your video! You are such a strong, brave and bea...
Jojo on Dead Queensbridge Basketball Player
May 03
Thanks Metta for sharing that piece of your life with us fans..Growing up in a tough neighborhood in...