Former Dictators Found Guilty in Argentine Baby-Stealing Trial

"An Argentinian court Thursday found two former dictators guilty of stealing dozens of babies during the country's dirty war."

Chuck Colson and the Transforming Power of Grace

"Chuck Colson's swift journey from the White House to a penitentiary ended a life of accomplishment, writes Michael Gerson, only to begin a life of significance."

Former Presidential Adviser, Civil Rights Figure Katzenbach Dies

"He was a top adviser to President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert Kennedy on several key issues, including the Cuban missile crisis. Katzenbach was attorney general for two years during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. Katzenbach drafted and — serving as Johnson's liaison to Congress — secured passage of the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act. . ."

John Edwards Rose and Fell in a Tale of Self-Admitted ‘Egotism’

"John Edwards campaigned for president with a tale of 'two Americas,' one rich, one poor, and vowed to bridge them. It turns out there also were two John Edwards."

America’s Most Corrupt States

"Earlier this week, the Center for Public Integrity released a report detailing the risk of corruption and lack of accountability in all 50 states. The findings of the report should worry anyone who believes state governments are transparent and free of corruption."

Former GDR Activist Pastor Joachim Gauck to Become German President

"Joachim Gauck, a former anti-Communist human rights activist in East Germany who is set to become the next German president, is a moral authority to be reckoned with. The Lutheran pastor, who has been called Germany’s answer to Nelson Mandela, was one of a number of Protestant clerics who helped bring down the communist East German regime, setting the stage for the fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification in 1990."

Top Five Youngest Political Leaders in U.S. History

"ABC News has compiled a list of the Top Five youngest political whippersnappers in U.S. history -- who range from a U.S. president to a small-town honorary mayor."

The 10 Richest Presidents

Forbes rankings, "based on relative wealth within the economy of their day."

New Zealand Has World's Cleanest Government, Survey Finds

"New Zealand tops the list of the world’s cleanest governments, followed by Finland and Denmark, while Somalia and North Korea tied for the dubious distinction of most corrupt, according to a report Wednesday from Transparency International."

From Crushing Poverty To South Korea's Presidency

"South Korean President Lee Myung-bak . . . overcame a poverty-stricken childhood to become a student activist, successful business executive and, ultimately, leader of his country."

57 Members of Congress Among Wealthy 1%

"Fifty-seven members, or roughly 11%, of Congress can count themselves among the top 1% of wealth, with an estimated net worth of $9 million, according to a USA TODAY analysis of personal financial disclosures compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics."

U.S. Voters Find Religious Belief Important in a Leader

"Two-thirds of Americans believe it is important for a presidential candidate to have strong religious beliefs, even if those beliefs are different than their own, a survey released on Tuesday found."

Nixon's Secret Testimony in Watergate Scandal to be Released

"Richard Nixon's grand jury testimony about the Watergate scandal that destroyed his presidency is finally coming to light."

Forbes: Most Powerful People 2011

"What do the president of the United States, the Dalai Lama, a billionaire drug dealer and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg all have in common? They are all featured on Forbes' annual ranking of the world’s most powerful people."

Obama is on the Rise Politically

"A new Quinnipiac Poll gives Obama an approval rating of 47% -- not great, to be sure, but better than the 41% he rang up in the same poll last month. Obama's approval rating in the Gallup daily tracking poll is only 43%, but he was below 40% just recently."

Hating Incumbency and Incumbents Too

"According to a poll, only 33 percent of registered voters believe their own lawmaker deserved to be re-elected."

Girls Given Equal Rights to British Throne Under Law Changes

"Sons and daughters of British monarchs will have an equal right to the throne under changes to the United Kingdom's succession laws agreed to Friday, British Prime Minister David Cameron said."

Assassinated President's Story Surprisingly Fascinating

"James Garfield, the 20th U.S. president, is a largely forgotten historical footnote because he was shot four months after taking office and died an agonizing two months later, serving only 200 days."

Top 15 Toppled Dictators

"After 42 years in power in Libya, Muammar Gaddafi met his demise Oct. 20. TIME takes a look at other dictators who have been overthrown by their own people."

Why Pedro Pires Won the $5 Million Ibrahim Prize for African Governance

"Cape Verde's former president Pedro Pires won the $5 million Ibrahim Prize for good governance both for how he eased his nation's indebtedness, and for his willingness to step down from power."