Recent News
Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather feel like a stifling oven — or a tropical paradise.With temperatures topping 80 degrees in Anchorage, and higher in other parts … [Read More...]
Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to represent Edward Snowden has reached out to government officials in Iceland about the potential of the NSA leaker applying for asylum in the Nordic country, officials there said Wednesday.Johannes Skulason, an Icelandic government official, told … [Read More...]
16 dead: Militants infiltrate UN’s Somalia office
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Seven al-Qaida-linked gunmen detonated a pick-up truck rigged with explosives at the gate of the U.N. compound in Somalia's capital Wednesday, launching a bombs-and-gunfire assault that saw militants pour into the complex, killing at least nine people, including three … [Read More...]
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Recent Commentary
Don’t Cry For Me, America: Comparing Argentina And The United States
By Dr. Alejandro A. (Alex) Chafuen. Editor’s note: This opinion editorial first appeared at Forbes.com. Many observers have pondered if the United States is following the same troubled path as Argentina. In the 1940s, Argentina’s Juan Domingo Perón used government agencies for political … [Read More...]
Continental Divide Bicycle Ride 2013
By Frosty Wooldridge. Each summer, I enjoy clearing my head, flexing my muscles and traveling somewhere in the world on my expedition touring bicycle named “Condor.” Pedaling allows me to gather my spiritual energy, stretch my body toward incredible heights, physical well-being and a chance to … [Read More...]
Because Faith and Freedom Matter
By Dr. John A. Sparks Editor’s note: As one of his final works of service to his alma mater before retiring, Dr. John Sparks delivered the 2013 Grove City College commencement address, “Because Faith and Freedom Matter,” on May 18. You can watch Dr. Sparks deliver the address here or read … [Read More...]