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McCain’s take on Russia is reckless

Opinion: “We are all Georgians now,” John McCain said in response to Russia’s invasion of the former Soviet


Biden’s toughest opponent will be Biden

Opinion: DENVER — In selecting Sen. Joseph Biden as his running mate, Barack Obama gains some needed foreign


“The work begins anew. The hope rises again. And the dream lives on.”

Opinion: “The work begins anew. The hope rises again. And the dream lives on.” Sen. Edward M. Kennedy


It’s the most wonderful time of the year hereabouts

Editorial: It’s the most wonderful time of the year hereabouts Mahoning County is rich with traditions and


Are political conventions still worth it?

Opinion: At my first political convention, Adlai Stevenson unexpectedly left his vice-presidential choice to


Curb Medicare waste, fraud

Opinion: Kansas City Star: With the administration predicting a record $482 billion deficit for next year,


Dems gathered in Denver will be witness to history

Editorial: While tonight and tomorrow night at the Democratic national convention in Denver will belong to the


Georgia crisis could signal trouble for Israel

Opinion: The war between a resurgent Russia and tiny Georgia over the microscopic region of South Ossetia


MEXICO CITY — Many Mexicans reacted with shock and dismay when it was announced recently that

Opinion: MEXICO CITY — Many Mexicans reacted with shock and dismay when it was announced recently that nearly


Counting the ways that invading Iraq was a bad idea

Opinion: Counting the ways that invading Iraq was a bad idea EDITOR: Your view that Iraq should be forced


“Tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever. Through these

Opinion: “Tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever. Through these games,


Barack Obama’s life still not an open book

Opinion: WASHINGTON — The first thing those with presidential aspirations do is write an “autobiography” that


Next prez has his work cut out for him

Opinion: WASHINGTON — The next two weeks could be among the most exciting in our nation’s history. Think of


Cambodia leads the world in corruption

Opinion: PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Hun Chea, a nephew of Cambodia’s prime minster, was speeding along a busy


Obama’s economic plan: A fairy tale

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Barack Obama has made his economic thinking excruciatingly clear, so it also is clear