Paying to Make It to the Top of the Charts
February 17, 2006 --
Paying to Make It to the Top of the Charts
Many Musicians Not Surprised by Payola Scandal. (ABC News)
Poster Boy for Radio Station Payola
Fired Station Employee Says Pay for Play Just Good Business. (AP)
Abu Ghraib Leaked Report Reveals Full Extent of Abuse
Full extent of abuse at Iraqi prison becomes known for first time with leaked report from US army's internal investigation. (The Guardian)
White House Ordered to Release Spy Papers
In Setback for White House, Judge Orders Release of Info on Warrantless Surveillance Program. (AP)
U.S. Rejects Guantanamo Report
The White House says the U.N. was taken in by terrorists' claims of torture and abuse. (LA Times)
In Deep Drought, at 104°, Dozens of Africans Are Dying
Halima Muhammad is living through the worst drought to hit eastern Africa in decades. Yet when a large pool of fresh water appeared before her the other day in the middle of the scorching earth, this thirsty woman with eight thirsty children did something remarkable: She stayed put. (NY Times)
In Rwanda, Suicides Haunt Search for Justice and Closure
Rash of suicides and attempted suicides among genocide suspects hinders country's effort to achieve closure. (Washington Post)
Wanted: A Few Good Taliban Recruits
Taking a cue from the media-savvy Iraqi insurgency, the Taliban has produced its first fund-raising, recruiting and training VCD shot entirely in Afghanistan. (Newsweek)
'Millions More Starving' By 2015
The world will have 100 million extra hungry people by 2015, scientists say. (BBC)
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