Don't worry, things could still get better
Times Online - UK
The second presidential debate provides a stark contrast between the candidates and little evidence that McCain succeeded in reversing a recent shift in the polls toward Obama.
Some undecided voters at an Albuquerque get-together see their initial inclinations reinforced; others are surprisingly swayed by the opposition. And a few find that their needle hasn't budged at all.
Growth in population and tourism contaminate the islands' environment with alien species and pollution. But some say tourists, not citizens, should be kept out.
The French philosopher and activist gets on his soapbox about the United States, Israel, Islam, the left and the right.
The issue of granting U.S. troops immunity from prosecution is a point of contention in trying to decide the future American military presence in the country.
Most upscale restaurants have not reached a point where men and women are treated equally.
European Stocks Rebound After Move by Banks By DAVID JOLLY, BETTINA WASSENER and KEITH BRADSHER European shares recovered from early losses and U.S. futures rose after a big drop in Asian markets.
Annie Tritt for The New York Times
Students at Intermediate School 30 in Brooklyn played a video game on Monday, and learned a little algebra at the same time.
This fall, schools in the New York area will test video game prototypes focusing on math and science.
