What's causing the GOP's slide into complete dysfunction? It's not overheated rhetoric; it's the politics of race

The 2008 presidential contenders have written way too many books. A readers guide to 18 of them, the Good, the Bad and the Cosmic.

The Justice Department's efforts haven't worked so well, but it's not for lack of trying.

Mary Elizabeth Williams' essay "I'm an orphan, even though my mother's still alive" sparked strong reactions

The New York Times columnist calls for trust and faith to be vested in the very same people who have wielded power for decades.

Hillary hits Hollywood. The demise of the album? Plus: Prince Harry's drunken night.

Are they saving the sport? Or just changing it entirely?

Looking to the past and to other nations sheds light on our notions of war and justice

The idea is part of a reported proposal to cap the time all House Democratic leaders can serve as committee chairs

With the lone exception of Bernie Sanders, every candidate is either in bed with Wall Street or super-rich himself

Cryonics is no longer science fiction as several stars, including Simon Cowell, express interest

Republicans float proposals on the war, but Mitch McConnell says it's up to Bush to decide.

They've both enjoyed the promotional efforts of Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol

ESPN's terrific "Ali Rap" may overplay the champ's influence on hip-hop but gets everything else right by letting him speak.

People are rightly scared by the prospect of Trump in the White House. But even if he loses, the crisis remains