August 2012 Archive
Campaign Ads and the 2012 Election: Join Our Google Plus Chat
How exactly do campaigns define and track voters? How much do they really know about us? And what privacy issues does it raise? Join us for a live discussion of campaign ads in the 2012 election this Friday on Google Plus.
To Stent Or Not To Stent, That Is In Question
As Hospital Corporation of America comes under scrutiny, experts say unnecessary heart procedures are common, costing taxpayers, driving insurance premiums and putting patients at risk.
Details Emerge on Government Study of Presidential Pardons
A review triggered by stories published by ProPublica and The Washington Post will test the effect of race on pardon decisions.
Pandora Asks Listeners to Share Their Emails With Romney
The request comes via a campaign ad on the popular music site.
Emails Give Glimpse Into Deals That Fueled Financial Meltdown
Hedge fund Magnetar and Wall Street banks created $40 billion of deals. The emails show how they did it.
Lump of Coal: Promising Mine Deal Hits Headwinds
Gunvor, co-owned by a Russian tycoon, bought into a Montana coal mine and doubled production. But falling coal prices and a lawsuit have created obstacles.
Is Your Neighbor a Democrat? Obama Has an App for That
A new mobile app puts public information about voters at your fingertips.
Political Ad Data Comes Online — But It’s Not Searchable
The new system is a big step forward for those seeking to understand campaign ad spending, but it’s far from perfect.
Washington’s War on Leaks, Explained
Laying out new efforts by the Senate and the Pentagon to crack down on national security leaks.
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Many Minors May Stay in Prison for Life
The Supreme Court has banned mandatory life without parole sentences for minors convicted of murder. But states are moving to keep many of them behind bars.
Does Cybercrime Really Cost $1 Trillion?
As the Senate considers a bill to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity, some questionable numbers keep creeping into the discussion.
Why Do We Keep Swooning Over Failed Bankers?
Sandy Weill and others are being celebrated for now calling for breaking up megabanks. The many debacles on their watch seem to have cost them absolutely nothing in fashionable society.
