The abrupt end of Ben Ali's 23-year rule is being called the first Middle East revolution since 1979. Although the end result of these events is unclear, its implications are nonetheless fascinating and crucial to watch.

Although Barbour’s decision to free the two on such a basis is highly controversial, the Scott sisters’ deserve another chance to turn their lives around after being wrongly convicted by the flawed justice system.

Assange faced two separate sexual assault allegations, was jailed in the UK and was released with bail on Dec. 16.

President Obama has faced harsh criticism from democrats in response to his tax deal with Republicans this week that would extend the Bush tax cuts for two more years.

Every year thousands of holiday travelers lug their heavy suitcases through the maze of long airport lines, empty their pockets and take off their shoes to go through security before boarding their flights.