In Remote Kaliningrad, Russians Dream Of Ka-Ching

Spy Crazy Russians Slough Off U.S. Allegations
For years, Russians were fascinated by their spies, even proud of them. Ten suspects have been arrested in the U.S. accused of spying for Russia. The accusations weren't exactly a bombshell...

Why 'GQ' Doesn't Want Russians To Read Its Story
Scott Anderson's piece in the September issue of GQ challenges the official line on a series of bombings that killed hundreds of people in 1999 in Russia. Although no issues have been raised...

108 Years Since Women Last Boxed In The Olympics, They Prepare...
A resort in Spokane, Wash., is hosting Olympic trials for women's boxing. The last time women boxed in the Olympics, it was a "display event." But this year, it'll count.» E-Mail This ...

Snapping Sea Lion Takes Aim At Shakira
On a South African beach, the singer saw sea lions on rocks and in shallow water. As she later wrote on Facebook, "I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than...

Congress May Skip Payroll Tax Showdown This Time Around
Congress appears to have avoided another showdown over the payroll tax reduction that's been pumping billions of dollars back into the economy. There may even be a deal ahead on jobless...