Political buzz from Washington

Mindy Belz | In its zeal to stop drug smugglers, Peru's military, backed by the CIA, shot down a missionary plane, killing two people.

Russ Pulliam | Amid riots and charges of police misconduct, a Cincinnati official calls for character programs

Lynn Vincent | Has the Fed rescued the economy, is honesty paying off in business, and will ads work in the dark?

Chris Stamper | New game lets players be "God"; broadband hits a speed bump; Internet radio voices stilled