Prison population increases by 6%

I always said mixed-sex jails were a bad idea...

Dubai Request for Debt 'Standstill' Raises Fear

When even the Arabs have no money, times are hard.

Free elderly care 'too expensive'

But how could it be cheaper?

Government delays new ban on Internet gambling

While they try to get lucky and reduce the Federal deficit?

Spin of Wheel May Determine Judge in 9/11 Case

And the verdict?

L.A. Unified school choices are a confusing maze

It's an intelligence test: the smartest kids find the best schools.

President Obama Pardons Turkey

That's something Armenians will never do.

Man Who Predicted Future on Saudi Death Row for 'Witchcraft'

Bet he didn't see that coming...

Cancer-stricken New Yorker Jasmina Anema set to meet Obama

Why not? He has more hope of curing her than of fixing the economy.

UN renews campaign against domestic violence

Shouldn't they be more concerned about foreign violence?

Judge Lance Ito gives up after thieves repeatedly swipe his nameplate from court

With thieves in his courtroom every day, what did he expect?

The Queen's Bermuda visit repeats a trip made in 1953

By now there's nowhere new for her to go.

New chief named after metal detector flap in Harris Co.

So what was the flap's name?

Obama Prepares for First State Dinner

Will he be having Turkey?

Flooding hits Cork city businesses

Don't worry, they'll float.