The Iraq war is a boon to contractors, but is there any oversight?

"What can progressives expect from Barack Obama, and what does he really aspire to be?"

Why Kansas Republicans are leaving the party.

TUESDAY NEWSDAY:
* Analysis: what if Palestine just falls apart?
* Afghanistan's cultural gap widens.
* Religious leaders join together to push for US torture ban.
* American Muslims adjusting to elderly care.
* Bombing suspect in Maryland not being charged as a terrorist. Feh.
* When does a blogger cross the line from journalist to activist?
* Texas oilman writes a letter to Rove, and an EPA rule is coincidentally loosened.
* A philosopher is raising a storm over the rhythm method.
* Today's teens and 'mash-up culture.'
* Archaeologists ponder the Biblical tribes of Edom.
* Two champions drive a hard bargain at Fox's movie division.
* Top ten movie car chases.

Are men better than women at reading faces?

WWE stock is on the rise.

A film critic defends screening movies for film critics.