The recent loss in Tokyo was triggered by factors like the reshuffle of the Nikkei components and tumbles in U.S. read more

The recent loss in Tokyo was triggered by factors like the reshuffle of the Nikkei components and tumbles in U.S. shares. It has nothing to do with economic fundamentals in Japan, which have not worsened at all.

The emotional effects after Hurricane Katrina had started to dissipate. Then along came Rita.

The emotional effects after Hurricane Katrina had started to dissipate. Then along came Rita.

I lost my son, but at the same time I'm still a staunch supporter of the troops. [They] need to read more

I lost my son, but at the same time I'm still a staunch supporter of the troops. [They] need to know that back home we are for them and we are behind them.

Americans of all faiths should be concerned whenever a house of worship is threatened. Religious and political leaders must speak read more

Americans of all faiths should be concerned whenever a house of worship is threatened. Religious and political leaders must speak out against the anti-Muslim bigotry that can prompt such threats.

I know what it is like to be devastated and lose everything,

I know what it is like to be devastated and lose everything,

We've got a very big guy,

We've got a very big guy,

It's a problem of timing for us. If the world championships were held earlier we would have time to get read more

It's a problem of timing for us. If the world championships were held earlier we would have time to get all of our judges up to speed. The men's trial in January won't be affected.

He will undergo intensive treatment and will be reassessed late next week.

He will undergo intensive treatment and will be reassessed late next week.

Anything can be discussed at the negotiating table. We have no red lines on anything.

Anything can be discussed at the negotiating table. We have no red lines on anything.