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A marathon course runs 26.2 miles along an open road. Much tougher to secure than an arena with doors and walls. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Marathon Officials Weary Of Difficult Task To Improve Race Security

With thousands — and sometimes hundreds of thousands — of spectators and entrants scattered along the route, there are limits to how much can be done to protect everyone, marathon officials, experts and runners cautioned.

2013/04/17

Ex-JPMorgan Execs Pressed About Trading Loss

Two former high-ranking executives at JPMorgan Chase faced tough questions from senators Friday about why the bank played down risks and hid losses from regulators when it was losing billions of dollars.

2013/03/15

Ex-JPMorgan Exec: Oversight Was Undermined

A former top executive for JPMorgan Chase is blaming last year’s $6.2 billion trading loss on other executives at the firm, saying they failed to control risk out of the London office and hampered her abilities to prevent the losses.

2013/03/15

Kanye West Goes On Mid-Concert Rant Against President Obama, Corporations

Rapper Kanye West launched into a mid-concert rant against a range of people that included corporate executives, Justin Timberlake and one of his most famous public critics – President Barack Obama.

2013/02/25

Michael Phelps of the United States leaves the pool after competing in the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay Final on Day 8 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 4, 2012 in London, England. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Phelps: ‘Everybody Pees In The Pool’

Beware swimming behind Michael Phelps.

2012/08/07

Photo of the Olympics. (Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Pennsylvania Woman Wins Gold Medal, Makes Two Olympic Records

A woman from central Pennsylvania has won the gold medal in a shooting competition in the London Olympics.

2012/08/05

Mitt Romney at 10 Downing Street (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Opinion: Mitt Romney’s Terrible Foreign Trip

Mitt’s terrible foreign trip isn’t just bad press and a campaign stumble. In diplomacy gaffes, missteps, and offenses have real consequences for our national security and the peace and stability of the world.

2012/08/02

Opinion: Hopefully For Romney ‘Likability’ Won’t Be Important In 2012

When Mitt is back home, will the offensive comments stop? Republicans can only hope so because this race is too important to be decided by “how much America likes one guy over another”. But such a factor could very well decide the outcome of this election.

2012/07/31

Opinion: Romney Falls Flat In London But Still Rakes In Cash From Libor Bankers

Mitt Romney insulted Britain’s preparations for the Olympics and inspired quotes like “apparently devoid of charm, warmth, humor or sincerity” and “worse than Sarah Palin” before cashing campaign checks from bankers and lobbyists who are at the center of the Libor scandal.

2012/07/27

Russell Mark of Australia competes in the men's double trap at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range during day four of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on Oct. 7, 2010 in Delhi, India. (credit: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Married Olympians: We Can’t Live Together During Games, But Gay Couples Can

An Australian Olympic married couple claims they have been prohibited from sharing a room in the London Olympic Village, even though gay couples are reportedly allowed to do so.

2012/07/16