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Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak steps down

Sachin Seth
Egypt's Hosni Mubarak has resigned as president after 18 days of protests by the country's people, and 30 years as the country's ruler. The move was a surprise, as many thought Mubarak planned to step down y...
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Justice department to examine war interrogation memos

Sachin Seth
According to this blog, nothing has happened in world news for three weeks. That’s my bad. First off, I just want to say sorry for not posting in almost a month. I was swamped with school work, finals and assignments to end off the year. But now, I’m in the clear, so I can again devote some time every day to writing for Blast.
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Obama’s hot as lava

Bessie King
Lava lamps have commemorated popular characters like Elvis or Superman through the years. But in the 45 year history of the original company, Lava Lamp LLC., they never got involved like this. That is, until Ob...
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President Barack Obama

Sachin Seth
He spoke of laying the groundwork for a productive and happy tomorrow, one where future generations don't inherit the same worries we face today, to make sure they are able to harness the freedom that is rightfully theirs and to keep its flame lit as it passes from generation to generation.
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Bush’s last radio address to the nation

John M. Guilfoil
The following is the full text of President George W. Bush's final radio address to the nation before he leaves office next week. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. For the last eight years, I have had the honor ...
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Obama — the first six months

Michael Corcoran
The economic crisis has literally changed the rules of government. The executive branch has overseen an injection of trillions of public funds into the private sector -- and without admitting it, has essentially conceded that American-style capitalism, which has been viewed as holy writ by economists, journalists, academics and politicians for 30 years, is not sustainable. There are still many unknowns about how Barack Obama will govern when he takes office later this month, but one thing is clear: Obama will have enormous power. [...]
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Oliver Stone makes you feel bad for Dubya

Terri Schwartz
"W." was an incredibly well created piece of film, both visually appealing and character driven. It gave new insight into a public figure in ways that have not been shown before. Thought it had a few minor flaws, "W." is worth your money.