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Senate jobs bill: the perils of extended unemployment benefits

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:26:02 +0000

The Senate jobs bill eases hardship by extending unemployment benefits to the long-term jobless. But it also raises the question of whether these benefits have become another entitlement.

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From same sex marriage to medical marijuana, states take the lead

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:51:59 +0000

States can have more influence on American lives in everything from same sex marriage to medical marijuana because state legislators get along in ways not possible in Washington's political gridlock.

From same sex marriage to medical marijuana, states take the lead

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:51:59 +0000

States can have more influence on American lives in everything from same sex marriage to medical marijuana because state legislators get along in ways not possible in Washington's political gridlock.

How to beat partisan politics? Ask your state government.

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:51:45 +0000

To avoid gridlock and partisan politics look to your state government. The states increasingly hold the power and influence over Washington in shaping American law – from safety to energy to social justice.

How to beat partisan politics? Ask your state government.

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:51:45 +0000

Ladybug invasion

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:38:18 +0000

One homeowner finds that a winter ladybug invasion isn't so bad.

Ladybug invasion

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:38:18 +0000

One homeowner finds that a winter ladybug invasion isn't so bad.

Top 10 American jihadis: Where does Jihad Jane rank on the list?

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:31:49 +0000

Pennsylvania woman Colleen LaRose, or 'Jihad Jane,' is only the latest in a string of American-born Muslim extremists, experts say. Here's a Top 10 list.

Top 10 American jihadis: Where does Jihad Jane rank on the list?

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:31:49 +0000

Pennsylvania woman Colleen LaRose, or 'Jihad Jane,' is only the latest in a string of American-born Muslim extremists, experts say. Here's a Top 10 list.

Talk to the Editor: Is the economy OK now?

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:58:17 +0000

Monitor business writers Ron Scherer and Laurent Belsie look at consumer spending, job creation, and the year-old bull market in our 1pm (EST) webcast on Thursday.

Talk to the Editor: Is the economy OK now?

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:58:17 +0000

Monitor business writers Ron Scherer and Laurent Belsie look at consumer spending, job creation, and the year-old bull market in our 1pm (EST) webcast on Thursday.

Organic activists protest free San Francisco compost

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:56 +0000

San Francisco's free compost, which comes from sewage sludge, is being protested by an environmental activist group, which says it may contain harmful chemicals.

Organic activists protest free San Francisco compost

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:56 +0000

San Francisco's free compost, which comes from sewage sludge, is being protested by an environmental activist group, which says it may contain harmful chemicals.

Obama administration shifts gears on Iran sanctions

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:40:33 +0000

On Iran sanctions, the Obama administration shifts gears to focus less on UN sanctions and more on modifying measures before Congress.

Obama administration shifts gears on Iran sanctions

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:40:33 +0000

On Iran sanctions, the Obama administration shifts gears to focus less on UN sanctions and more on modifying measures before Congress.

‘Jihad Jane’ alleged target Lars Vilks: ‘I have an ax here’

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:35:54 +0000

Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, allegedly the target of a group led by 'Jihad Jane,' relies on international policing efforts to stay safe. But safeguards are shifting as European views evolve on free speech and blasphemy.

‘Jihad Jane’ alleged target Lars Vilks: ‘I have an ax here’

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:35:54 +0000

Spring seed shopping

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:05:23 +0000

It's almost spring, and that means it's time to shop for vegetable seeds.

Joe Biden, in Ramallah, stymied by new settlement construction

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:03:56 +0000

US Vice President Joe Biden visited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah Wednesday and warned that fresh Israeli settlement construction is undermining confidence in the peace process.

Hurricane season forecast: seven storms to reach land

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:50:17 +0000

In the upcoming hurricane season, two or three storms will be major events along the coastal US, according to AccuWeather.com.

Hurricane season forecast: seven storms to reach land

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:50:17 +0000

In the upcoming hurricane season, two or three storms will be major events along the coastal US, according to AccuWeather.com.

As David Beckham returns, anger at Manchester United US owner

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:42:40 +0000

Manchester United prodigal son David Beckham returns home to Old Trafford for the first time in seven years today, representing AC Milan in a clash for a quarterfinal place in the European Champions League, the world's richest club soccer competition. There's a brewing insurgency in Manchester, though, against the clubs US owner Malcolm Glazer.

Is defense spending topping out?

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:41:31 +0000

After Pakistan attack, World Vision suspends operations

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:35:05 +0000

Militants assaulted an office of World Vision, a US charity, in northwest Pakistan. World Vision said it will temporarily suspend all aid operations in the country after the Pakistan attack killed six Pakistani employees.

Despite low interest rates, people aren’t buying homes

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:01 +0000

Is the great recession really less miserable than ‘70s were?

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:12:28 +0000

Saudi award to Turkish prime minister signals deepening strategic ties

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:55:21 +0000

A Saudi award to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his 'service to Islam' underscores Saudi backing for Turkey's bid to take a more activist role as a Middle East power broker.

Two weaknesses in the bullish scenario

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:50:02 +0000

In the debate between bullish Jeremy Siegel and bearish Robert Shiller, Siegel makes two mistakes.

Economic stress index is falling

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:44:49 +0000

Greece’s Papandreou wants to curb speculation. Actually, we need more of it.

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:05:43 +0000

Confronting the Greek debt crisis, Papandreou joins an ancient tradition of blaming speculation for a nation's woes.

Will Millennials leave US to avoid becoming the ‘chump’ generation?

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:01:05 +0000

If Millennials realize they're going to have to pay the fiscal price for baby boomers' sins, they might choose to leave the US for more financially friendly locations.

Iran President Ahmadinejad attacks US during Afghanistan visit

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:47:23 +0000

Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the US of playing a 'double game' during his Afghanistan visit, echoing an accusation lobbed at Tehran by US Defense Secretary Robert Gates earlier this week.

Christians urged to act over samesex ceremonies in churches

Christian Today — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:11 +0000

Pressure group Christian Concern For Our Nation is calling on Christians to write to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Minister Harriet Harman following last weeks vote in the House of Lords in favour of allowing churches to conduct civil partnership ceremonies

Haiti earthquake: As Obama meets Préval, US quietly pulls out of Haiti

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:23 +0000

As President Obama meets with Haitian President René Préval in Washington, Haitians worry that the US reduction of troops (from 20,000 after the Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake to 9,000 now) may cause instability.

Beyond hockey: Does Canada need to fight off a US bookseller?

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:23:39 +0000

The Canadian government will decide "soon" whether to allow giant American bookseller Amazon.com to set up a distribution center in Canada.

‘Let’s Move’: Michelle Obama takes on childhood obesity

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:21:27 +0000

First lady Michelle Obama has made childhood obesity her signature project with the 'Let's Move' campaign. Wednesday she takes the message to the national Parent Teacher Association at a National Legislative Conference in Arlington, Va.

A weaker euro isn’t inevitable

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:46:37 +0000

Despite the arguments of some analysts, there are also reasons it may retain its value.

Rep. Ryan’s tax roadmap: ambitious, but revenues fall short

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:31 +0000

Instead of collecting eventually 19 percent of gross domestic product, his plan would generate less than 17 percent, according to the Tax Policy Center.

Google Maps rolls out trail and street directions for cyclists

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:24:24 +0000

A new layer on Google Maps will let cyclists access maps of 150 cities around the US. It's a bike geek's dream come true.

Afghanistan war: New rules of engagement don’t pit civilians vs. soldiers

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:22:49 +0000

New rules of engagement in Afghanistan that are designed to better protect civilians will safeguard US soldiers, too.

US schools in need of bailout

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:19:50 +0000

In the coming days, the Obama administration is expected to announce $4.35 billion in extra funds for under-performing public schools. In contrast, last year the nation committed $700 billion to bail out Wall Street banks.

NATO renewal requires European courage on Afghanistan

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:04:24 +0000

NATO reform can’t come fast enough. European leaders must step up and persuade the public of the importance of the Afghan mission and the threat of Al Qaeda.

At World Cup, Riesch beats Lindsey Vonn at her own game

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:56:41 +0000

German skier Maria Riesch beat Lindsey Vonn in the World Cup downhill event Wednesday, though the American is still on track to win her 33rd World Cup title, beating Bode Miller's 32-title record.

Google Apps Marketplace open for business

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:50:35 +0000

The Google Apps Marketplace will make it easier for companies to download and manage third-party applications, Google says.

Massa to Glenn Beck and Larry King: ‘I can’t fight anymore.’

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:46:08 +0000

Former New York congressman Eric Massa went on Glenn Beck's show and 'Larry King Live Tuesday night, defending his decision to leave office and alleging a campaign to push him out for his opposition to healthcare reform.

Indonesia says killed leading militant Dulmatin

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:43:33 +0000

Indonesia said Wednesday that it had killed leading Islamist militant Dulmatin, who helped organize the murder of 202 people on Bali in 2002.

In bailout Britain, you can be too small to fail, too

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:20:18 +0000

Buy-to-let speculators, who snapped up properties during the boom, would be in deep trouble were it not for easy money from the Bank of England.

Aid after Haiti earthquake: President René Préval sees need for shift

Christian Science Monitor | All Stories — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:53:52 +0000

Almost two months after the Haiti earthquake, President René Préval is in Washington to outline his plan for the kind of aid Haiti needs next. It includes seeds and fertilizers for this summer’s crops.

Call for prayer after Christian registrar loses discrimination appeal

Christian Today — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:48:55 +0000

The head of The Christian Institute is urging Christians to pray for religious freedom in Britain after the Supreme Court rejected the appeal application of a Christian registrar disciplined because of her opposition to civil partnerships