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Knowles is going on leave next year, though he will remain in Cambridge. He said he plans to go to his first chemistry department meeting since he became dean and catch up on 11 years’ worth of research in his field. He said that after he returns from sabbatical, he plans to resume teaching...
Embarrassment over the failure to catch bin Laden has added to rising tension between the Pentagon and the CIA, whose seamless cooperation was critical to the rout of the Taliban. Both agencies are responsible for gathering intelligence, but some military officials suggest that CIA agents charged with finding America's chief enemy are distracted by the tasks of rebuilding Afghanistan--like settling disputes between rival Afghan warlords. "There has been a lot of mission creep over there," says a senior military officer. In response, a U.S. intelligence official says, "There has been no ratcheting back. Whoever is telling you that...
...work force--a measure supported by the government, which may introduce legislation to make a shorter workweek mandatory. South Korea's plan to adopt a five-day workweek is seen as another sign that it is becoming a global economic player that no longer needs an extra day to catch up with its trading partners. The longer weekend is expected to boost Korea's leisure businesses, including restaurants, sports and retailers of outdoor equipment. But some pessimists warn it may also mean Koreans will have to adopt an American approach to getting work done by Friday--and do more weekday...
...said that no charges would stick to him. He was, as Sante points out, “New York’s bandit king,” strolling arrogantly into court in his $2,000 Brioni suits while throngs of cheering fans maneuvered to catch a glimpse. Gotti was even featured on the cover of Time magazine before longtime friend and Gambino family underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano made a deal in 1991 to help law enforcement finally put the Don away...
...they were directed towards the sun. My fingers started combing through the sand. My skin, and my friend’s, were both a bit darker. And then our conversation picked up again. We came up with summer resolutions: synchronize our schedules to maximize our dual beach exposure. Catch a boat to Catalina Island. Discover the foothills by hiking. Trade the books we were reading...