Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is mixed metaphors. Politicians often provide good fodder for language commentary, and one of Barack Obama's comments during the debates has been rattling around in my head for a while now. He made a comment that some...
By Barry Wood Washington 20 February 2008 The International Monetary Fund Wednesday gave Afghanistan a mixed economic report card, saying the country's overall reforms are on track but corruption and a dramatic rise in opium production pose significa...
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By Mil Arcega Washington 24 April 2007 New YorkStock Exchange opening on 20 April U.S. stock market indexes opened with slight gains in early trading Monday after a week of record gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 150 points on F...
By Andre de Nesnera Washington 23 April 2007 Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died in Moscow at the age of 76. In this report from Washington, Senior Correspondent Andr de Nesnera looks at the Russian leader's legacy. Russian President Bori...
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