The Takeaway
From military veteran to humanitarian
Many veterans want to continue to serve after they've left the military, and some turn to humanitarian work to recover that sense of purpose.
David Foster Wallace's new book, the 'Pale King'
Michael Pietsch, David Foster Wallace's longtime editor, talks about his role as an editor and the new, posthumous book by Wallace.
Why the United States should push Saudi Arabia toward democracy
For the sake of both countries, the United States should press for democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia, rather than looking the other way.
Protests against drug violence in Mexico
Mexican citizens have taken to protesting against the government in an attempt to curb the drug violence plaguing the country.
How much will a government shutdown cost?
If Congress and the President can't agree on a budget, and the federal government shuts down, how much will it cost?
Government shutdown could hurt democracy in the Middle East
The fledgling democracy movements throughout the Middle East could be hindered if the US government shuts down.
Government shutdown: Not so bad
The looming government shutdown, currently being debated by President Obama and Congress, might not be as bad as people think.
Untangling the conflict in the Ivory Coast
The battle in the Ivory Coast between forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo is more complex than it may seem.
'Wretches and Jabberers'
The new documentary stars two autistic friends who travel around the world, meet other autistic people and advocate for autism rights.
Unemployment drops, 230,000 jobs added in March
Nearly all job gains in March driven by private employers, a good indication that the economy may be picking up.
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