It is shocking how relevant a novel written decades ago can seem today – sometimes even more so than on the day that it was published. We've rounded up seven of the best classic political novels of the past, recommended for some thrilling 2011 summer reading.

A Sprint iPhone 5 could arrive this fall, according to a pair of new reports.

Google+ will host a range of games, including Angry Birds and Bejeweled Blitz.

AP - World stock markets were mostly up Friday following a dramatically higher finish on Wall Street that was prompted by a slight drop in U.S. unemployment claims.

AP - The surest place to find Michele Bachmann on Sundays this summer is at a worship service somewhere in Iowa, offering the testimony of a Republican presidential candidate who has long tied her political beliefs to her faith.

AP - Minnesota rivals Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann sparred bitterly Thursday night during an eight-candidate Republican debate, trying to break out of the GOP presidential pack ahead of an Iowa test vote with huge consequences. Each seeks to become the main challenger to Republican front-runner Mitt Romney.