Millions mourn Michael

Recent official state funerals have been held for presidents, the pope and a princess. This week we witnessed an unofficial one for a king.

Paul Krugman: Care for more stimulus?

Yes, please: If we don't want to live through another 1937, it's necessary. But that doesn't mean it'll happen.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at the Michael Jac...

Michael Jackson memorial shows power of pop culture

Recent official state funerals have been held for presidents, the pope and a princess. This week we witnessed an unofficial one for a king.

Photo right: LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at the Michael Jac...

Reader reactions: Airport signs

In a July 8 editorial, the Star Tribune Editorial Board endorsed a proposal to spend $2.2 million to upgrade signs near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to eliminate travelers' confusion about the airport's two terminals. Here are some reader reactions:

Russell Leigh Moses: In China, the party is secure in its power

The state puts down protests, with force if necessary, and wins every time.

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