And now the results of my most recent cartoon caption contest . Another avalanche of entries. There were so many candidate body-parts to choose from! There were an eye-popping number of “eye of Newt” suggestions, and many variants on “brain” themes, but the winner managed to add the creative spark of Romney’s brain flip-flopping around in the box, which made his entry come alive, if you follow my metaphor. A funny image, for sure. So congratulations to commenter maggots, and we’ll be sending him the signed original of the cartoon! Keep an eye-of-Newt peeled for our NEXT caption contest, which will appear without warning. Read full article > >

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The winner of the GOP Frankenstein Cartoon Caption Contest

VIENNA, Austria — The U.N. nuclear agency’s most recent resolution on Iran criticizes Tehran’s nuclear defiance, but with language moderate enough to secure Russia’s and China’s support. Diplomats characterize the document, obtained by The Associated Press, as a compromise. It will be put before the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 35-nation board over the next two days. Read full article > >

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APNewsBreak: Russia, West agree on Iran text moderately critical of Tehran’s nuke program

Mark Cavendish’s victory in Denmark is most recent in a series of British cycling triumphs. But how popular can the sport ever become in the UK?

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How big can UK cycling get?

Donald Trump’s most recent challenge to President Barack Obama took me back to my collegiate years at Syracuse University. I had studied for two weeks straight for a calculus class, harder than I had ever studied in my life. After I completed my exam, I was confident that all my hard work had paid off.

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NBA player: Trump disrespects Obama

Even the mayor is not above the law. Vincent Gray, the mayor of Washington, D.C., was arrested on his own turf Monday when he joined a Capitol Hill protest against Congress’ most recent budget deal. Gray and his fellow protesters were arguing for the…

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D.C. Mayor Arrested at Budget Protest

Juba, Sudan – An alarming wave of violence has racked Southern Sudan in the two weeks since its upcoming independence was announced, raising worries about the long-term prospects for the world’s soon-to-be newest country. The most recent fighting, which left a dozen people dead, took place Saturday. It came after a series of seemingly unrelated clashes that together have killed at least 175 people since Feb 3. read more

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Wave of Violence Raises Worries About Southern Sudan

Apple’s visionary CEO, Steve Jobs has announced he’s taking a medical leave of absence for the second time in two years. “I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can,” Jobs wrote, concerning his most recent leave of absence. “In the…

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Steve Jobs Takes Medical Leave

The start of Haiti’s most recent crisis came with ample warning. Most Port-au-Prince residents scurried to their homes mid-afternoon last Tuesday, certain of the violence and chaos which would ensue once the electoral council announced which two presidential candidates would make it to the run-offs. read more

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Electoral Crisis in Haiti Deepens

The most recent round of United Nations-led climate change negotiations began this week in Cancun, and although international expectations are muted this year, the stakes are still high. As Mother Jones ‘ Kate Sheppard explains ,”The 2010 meeting could make or break the future of global negotiations.” read more

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If Cancun Climate Talks Falter, Blame the US

Mr. Fierstein, Broadway’s most recent Tevye, remembers two of the creators of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

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ArtsBeat: Harvey Fierstein on ‘Fiddler’ Creators