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Mexico Is on the Brink of a New Oil Rush – If Their Politicians Allow It
Unless Mexico invites in foreign oil investors soon, a country with the world’s second-largest untapped crude reserves could become a net energy importer.
The U.S. Government Is Paying Through the Nose For Private Contractors
Companies paid by American taxpayers charge as much as $763,029 per worker.
South Africans Bid Farewell to Madiba Under a Double Rainbow
Long lines of mourners from all the country’s many communities wait patiently to see Mandela’s open casket.
Today in Tabs: Dolorous Umbrage
Outraged music critics, debatable David Foster Wallace casting, and homelessness solved via app: Stop reading the Internet, it's all here.
Budget Deal Hits New Snag as Both Sides Hunker Down Over Jobless Benefits
When Republicans tagged doctors’ payments onto the budget deal, they opened the door for Democrats to demand help for the unemployed.
On the Road With Cut Copy, the Beatles of Electro-Pop
A decade ago, none of the members of Cut Copy had any musical training. Now they're turning down gigs with Gaga.
Is the Pope a Socialist?
Pope Francis has thrilled billions with his humility, and his mission to embrace the poor. It’s been great PR for the Church, but will the Vatican clergy (and Rush Limbaugh) allow him to carry out his radical plan?
Dirty Money Makes the World Go Round
A new report shows developing nations are exporting more and more illicit dough.
India's Ruling Congress Party Slams Supreme Court For Gay Sex Ban
Gay rights activists had not expected the coalition government to weigh in on the issue ahead of elections, as the socially conservative opposition is already leading in polls.
