Mission Diversify: CIA Begins LGBT Recruiting
Until the 1990s, the agency routinely denied security clearances to gay men and women. Hundreds were purged from government agencies in the ’50s and ’60s. Today, the CIA is actively searching for them, hoping they’ll join.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Dozens Of Covers Later, ‘Hallelujah’ Endures
There are songs, and then there are anthems. Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is a popular power anthem now, but almost never saw light of day. In his new book, music journalist Alan Light charts the unlikely rise of the song through countless weddings, funerals and in film and television.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The 3 Unofficial GOP Rules That Are Making A Deficit Deal Even Harder
Three rules adopted by House GOP leaders in recent years are leaving Speaker John Boehner little room to maneuver. To reach an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff, he may have to break at least one of them, analysts say.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
‘Cross Roads’: A Writing Career Built On Faith
Paul Young wrote his first book, The Shack, as a story to share with family and friends about faith and redemption. He printed 15 copies at an Office Depot but has gone on to sell 18 million copies. Now he’s written a new book, this time for the world, about faith and transformation.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Compelling, Chutzpadik History Of ‘Jews And Words’
“Ours is not a bloodline, but a text line,” say father-daughter author team Amos Oz and Fania Oz-Salzberger. Their new book, Jews And Words, explores the significance of text in the Jewish tradition. “For thousands of years, we Jews had nothing but books,” Oz says. “They became part of the family life.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Israel Plans To Expand Settlements In East Jerusalem, West Bank
Israel announced the plans a day after the U.N. voted to upgrade Palestine to a non-member observer state. The United States called the plans “counterproductive.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Taking To The Waves As The World Catches Fire
The South African film Otelo Burning tells the story of black teenagers who escape the world of apartheid by learning to surf. Critic Joel Arnold says the film presents its characters with a choice between hoping for the impossible and accepting the unfortunate.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Space Probe Finds Ice In Mercury’s Craters
On the poles of our solar system’s innermost planet, where temperatures can drop to -100 degrees Fahrenheit, researchers have identified water ice and organic “goo,” most likely deposited there by comets that crashed into the planet.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In Arizona And Missouri; Who Bought Them?
Whoever bought the winning tickets will be splitting a $580 million jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. Now, the wait is on to see who steps forward.
Hispanic Caucus Rejects Republican Immigration Bills
The coalition of Hispanic lawmakers said new legislation should require illegal immigrants to register with the federal government, undergo a criminal background check, learn English and pay taxes as conditions for obtaining legal status and eventual citizenship.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
