Mixed Race in the USA

Students at Rutgers University discuss the joys and challenges of being Americans of mixed race.

Clinton's Advisor Resigns

Why is Hillary associating herself with such an incompetent staff?

Settling of Colombian Crisis Makes Andes a Winner, While Rebels Lose Ground

In Latin America's worst diplomatic crisis in years, the biggest winner appears to have been the region itself, which resolved its own dispute without outside help and without violence.

Cutting Cholesterol, an Uphill Battle

Dozens of measures, individually or together, can help to lower cholesterol. See what worked for one Times reporter.

Chávez Backs Off Threats to Halt Oil Exports to U.S.

The Venezuelan president and other officials had recently said that the Bush administration and the oil company Exxon Mobil were conspiring to wreak economic havoc in Venezuela.

Attacks Show Easygoing Jamaica Is Dire Place for Gays

Being gay in Jamaica is not easy. For years, human rights groups have denounced the harassment, beating and even killing of gays in the country, to little avail.

Obama's Kenyan Roots

If we call ourselves a land of opportunity, then Barack Obama's heritage doesn't threaten American values but showcases them.

The Chicken and Rice Man

Every day of the year, Jorge Muñoz feeds the mostly homeless men who congregate under the Roosevelt Avenue el.

50 cent leads the way

Learning From Britney's Troubles

Britney Spears's situation outlines the dangers of blurring the line between socially celebrated behavior and behavior with profound psychological causes.

When Women Rule

For women, but not for men, there is a tradeoff in qualities associated with top leadership. A woman can be perceived as competent or as likable, but not both.

Campaigns Prepare for a Long Haul

As Democratic voters in four states prepared to go to the polls this weekend, the party's presidential front-runners continued their cross-country chase for delegates, with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton seeking support from women and Sen.

Huckabee Easily Wins Republican Caucuses in Kansas

Mike Huckabee showed that he is still attracting voters even as the majority of the Republican Party is beginning to coalesce around John McCain as the nominee.

Recession Would Work in Democrats' Favor

Voters are likely to blame the weak economy mostly on the Republicans, even though President Bush will not be on the ballot.

Lexington | The people versus the powerful | Economist.com

What is populism, and it is going to be the defining factor in the next presidential campaign?

Questions for Dr. Retail

Why would Democratic votes break down so starkly along educational lines?

Huckabee Wins Kansas Caucuses

Mike Huckabee trounced John McCain in Kansas' caucuses Saturday, their first head-to-head contest, and told fellow conservatives he was in the Republican presidential race to stay.

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Citizenship on Hold for Many Immigrants

President Bush is asking Congress to spend money to help businesses root out illegal workers but he did not request additional funds to help legal immigrants become American citizens more quickly.

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Obama Leads Clinton by Only 2 Delegates

Three days after the voting ended, the race for Democratic delegates in Super Tuesday's contests was still too close to call. With nearly 1,600 delegates from Tuesday contests awarded, Sen. Barack Obama led by two delegates Friday night, with 91 delegates still to be awarded. Obama won 796 delegates in Tuesday's contests, to 794 for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to an analysis of voting results by The Associated Press.

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