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October 20, 2004 - October 26, 2004 | Issue 40•42

CEO Doesn't Have Heart To Kill Plastics Division

HOUSTON—Walking through one of his company's four manufacturing plants Monday, Sunford Industries CEO Preston Johnson said he can't bring himself to eliminate the plastics division. ..

U.S. Finishes A 'Strong Second' In Iraq War

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News

BAGHDAD—After 19 months of struggle in Iraq, U.S. military officials conceded a loss to Iraqi insurgents Monday, but said America can be proud... more»
Kerry: Stem-Cell Research May Hold Cure To Ailing Campaign

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News

ROCHESTER, MN—In a major policy address at the Mayo Clinic Tuesday, Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry drew a sharp distinction between... more»
Recently Married Man Ready To Start Dating Again

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Nearly 14 months after he said "I do" to his new wife Karen, attorney Robert Diehl, 36, told reporters that he finally feels... more»
Everyone On Campus Afraid Of That One Bar

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News In Brief

SPOKANE, WA—Members of the Washington State University-Spokane student body announced Monday that everyone is afraid to visit K-Dee's Tap, that... more»
Hopes, Dreams Crushed By Panel Of D-List Celebrities

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News In Brief

LOS ANGELES—Waitress and aspiring singer Olivia Martin, 21, had her hopes of stardom dashed by a panel of washed-up celebrities Monday. "All... more»
Tibetan Teen Getting Into Western Philosophy

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News In Brief

LHASA, TIBET—Deng Hsu, 14, said Monday that he is "totally getting into Western philosophy." "I've been reading a lot of Kant, Descartes, and... more»
Millions Of American Lips Called To Service In Fight Against Poverty

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News In Brief

NEW YORK—In response to the record number of American poor, Secretary of the Treasury John Snow called millions of American lips to service... more»
Nader Polling At 8 Percent Among Past Supporters

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—A CNN/Gallup poll released Monday shows that 8 percent of those who voted for presidential candidate Ralph Nader in the 2000... more»
Enterprising Child Saves $54 To Buy Barrel Of Oil

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News In Photos
Zoo Orangutan Feels He Really Connected With Iowa Woman

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | News In Photos
We Should Get That Guy Who Does A Half-Assed Job To Fix Our Roof

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | Commentary

Honey, take a look at the ceiling. Notice how you can see the nails through the paint? That's water damage. The roof must be leaking. No, the... more»
A Day Off? Sheeit

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | Columnists

'Sup, G's. Check it out: Debbilyn Sundquist, tha Midstate human-resources secretary, e-mailed me. more»
Horoscope for the week of October 20, 2004

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | Horoscopes

The forecast for your immediate vicinity is partly cloudy, which will provide a welcome relief from the tiny thunderstorm that's been following you... more»
Battleground States

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | Infographic

A handful of battleground states will be key in deciding the 2004 presidential election. What are some of the states most concerned about? more»
What Are We Running Away From?

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | Statshot
Bill O'Reilly Sex Scandal

issue 4042 | 10.20.04 | What Do You Think?

Last week, a Fox News Channel producer sued Bill O'Reilly for sexual harassment, alleging that the cable host pressured her into phone sex. What do... more»