Conservative Opponents to START Nuclear Arms Agreement Look to Make Ratification a Campaign Issue

Day in Pictures
A Glimpse at the Day’s News as Seen Through a Camera Lens

Video: Flash Points: DNI, Cartel Violence, and Asia Diplomacy
Flash Points with Juan Zarate looks at the hearings for the Director of National Intelligence nominee James Clapper. This week: the out of control intelligence community; escalating drug cartel violence; and U.S.-Asia relations.

Video: Laughter Yoga
Laughter yoga is a unique type of yoga that’s not triggered by humor, but combines yoga breathing techniques and laughter simulation with stretching, chanting and role playing. It’s being taught in the Philippines to senior citizens, professionals, and even prisoners. Gary Hamilton reports.

GM Faces Competition from Chinese Carmakers
U.S. Automaker Sold More Cars in China than U.S., but New Breed of Low-Cost Hybrid and Electric Cars Gaining Ground

Four al-Qaeda Inmates Escape Iraqi Jail
Prison Was Handed over by U.S. to Iraqi Authorities a Week Ago, Raises Concerns about Iraqi Preparedness

5 U.S. Troops Dead, 2 Missing in Afghanistan
Soldiers Killed by Blasts in Southern Region; Afghan Official Says Taliban May Have Captured 1 U.S. Troop

Lost Kafka Writings Resurface, Trapped in Trial
In a Kafkaesque Real Life Story, 10 Boxes of Kafka’s Never-Published Writings Are Held Up in Court

Grandma among 1st Women to Row around Britain
50-Year-Old Wheelchair-Bound Former U.S. Marine, 3 Teammates Become the First Women to Row Nonstop around Mainland Britain

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