The question is not, are successful peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians in America's interest? That much is clear: Peace in the Middle East helps the United States a lot. The question is, now that the talks have begun, what are their prospects for success? The answer: better than they have been in the past. (Today)

It may be futile to complain about the crowds and the revelry that characterize night life on the South Side. Because of the vitality of its bars and restaurants, the place has become the de facto playground for many in the city and its surrounding suburbs. But "success" on the scale the South Side has experienced has come with a price. (Today)

In the furious debates about illegal immigration, the average American might think there's no good news. But on Wednesday, the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the respected Pew Research Center, provided a morsel. (Today)