Alan Greenblatt
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The Face That Changed The Search For Missing Kids
Thursday, May 24, 2012
The arrest of a man who says he killed Etan Patz highlights how much things have changed since the 6-year-old boy was abducted in 1979. Missing children were barely on the radar of law enforcement agencies back then, but are a priority all over the country today.
How A College Kid May Have Helped Pick A Congressman
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Insurgent candidates won contested congressional GOP primaries in two states Tuesday. In a Kentucky district, the favorite for the fall prevailed thanks to some assistance from a wealthy 21-year-old benefactor.
How Much Can Potential Employers Ask About You?
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Over the past decade, employee background checks have become a billion-dollar business. Some lawmakers think companies that want to know not just about criminal backgrounds but social media passwords have gone too far.
What Facebook May Mean For Your Portfolio, Even If You Didn't Buy It
Friday, May 18, 2012
With an initial market capitalization of more than $100 billion, Facebook could have a distorting effect on some mutual funds, at least in the short term.
Negative Coattails: Could Obama Cost Arkansas Democrats The Legislature?
Friday, May 18, 2012
A little-known challenger threatens to embarrass President Obama in the Arkansas primary Tuesday. Although Obama never expected to carry the state in November, his showing could penalize Democrats down the ticket, and could even threaten a hold on the Legislature dating to Reconstruction.
Identity Crisis: Your Name Is Famous But You Aren't
Monday, April 30, 2012
Average people who have the same names as celebrities will tell you they put up with a lifetime of lame jokes. Sharing names with people known for less glamorous pursuits, such as porn stars and killers, can cause real problems.
Loss Of Secret Service Agents Should Not Hinder Agency
Friday, April 27, 2012
The agency has a pipeline of talent waiting in its field offices.
In Defeat, Santorum Becomes Conservative Champion
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Despite falling short in the quest for the Republican presidential nomination, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has established himself as one of the dominant conservative voices in America, particularly when it comes to social issues such as abortion and birth control.
Obama Outlines Vision, Declaring 'America Is Back'
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The economy was the main focus of the president's State of the Union address. Obama offered specific proposals for boosting manufacturing and creating more jobs. He also laid out an optimistic vision of the nation's role in the world. In the GOP response, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Obama had made the economy worse.
Gingrich's Upset Victory In S.C. Upends GOP Race
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Newt Gingrich has beaten Mitt Romney in South Carolina. The question now becomes whether he can pull off that trick enough times in enough states to deny Romney the Republican presidential nomination.
Quiz: The Known Knowns About The Iraq War
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Every war creates its own vocabulary, and America's war in Iraq was particularly rich in this regard. See how many of the words, terms and phrases you can remember by taking our quiz.
Political Affairs Now An Open Book
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Allegations of a long-term affair involving Herman Cain offer evidence that presidential candidates can't count on their private lives staying private.
U.S. Easing Out Of Nation-Building Business
Thursday, November 24, 2011
The difficulty and expense associated with nation-building in Iraq and Afghanistan has made the notion of nation-building unpopular with Democrats and Republicans alike. But throughout U.S. history, the idea has always staged a comeback.
For Wall Street Protests, What Constitutes Success?
Friday, October 14, 2011
The Occupy Wall Street movement has spread across the country and put income inequality on the political agenda. But the process of converting this expression of dissatisfaction into real policy changes is going to take a long time.
After Obama's U.N. Speech, Backstage Negotiations Continue
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The United States is facing some tense diplomatic maneuvering over the next couple of days, as the Palestinians seek official recognition from the United Nations.
The Palestinian Bid And The Possible Outcomes
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The Palestinian Authority will seek formal statehood recognition from the U.N. on Friday. The move has touched off a flurry of diplomatic maneuvering and is likely to define the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for months or possibly years to come.
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