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China's Economic Stimulus Is Showing Results

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

A U.S. official praises Beijing's cooperation on the economic crisis and other matters. more >>

Obama Gets High Marks From Clinton Administration Veterans

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

Why the new president cruises where Bill Clinton stumbled. more >>

Obama Points to New Villain in Chrysler Bankruptcy: Hedge Funds

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

The president singles out a group of hedge funds and investment firms for rejecting a deal. more >>

How Safe Is Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal?

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

Though concerned, U.S. officials say authorities have stepped up security of nuclear weapons. more >>

Medical Attention for Soldiers Suffering From Stress Disorders and Brain Injuries

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

Post-traumatic stress disorders and brain injuries are the signature injuries of today's wars. more >>

IMF's Top Economist: Recession and High Unemployment Likely to Persist

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 30, 2009

Olivier Blanchard says there are signs of a turnaround, but more global stimulus measures are needed. more >>

U.N.'s Top Climate Change Official: A New Willingness to Tackle Emissions

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - April 29, 2009

His comments come after officials from the world's biggest economies met to discuss global warming. more >>

Economy's Sharp Contraction Deflates Hopes That Decline Was Ending

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 29, 2009

The nation's gross domestic product shrank by 6.1 percent, worse than most economists predicted. more >>

Supreme Court Says FCC Can Fine Broadcasters for 'Fleeting Expletives'

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

The court says the government can crack down on broadcasters but skirts the First Amendment question. more >>

Republican Sen. Arlen Specter's Surprise Move: Become a Democrat

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

Only a few weeks ago, the moderate senator insisted in an interview, "I am a Republican." more >>

Sarah Palin's Future Still Looks Bright to Some GOP Insiders

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - April 27, 2009

"She's got to go from sexy to studious," says one Republican strategist. more >>

GM's Last-Ditch Plan to Avoid Bankruptcy: Close Pontiac and Shed 21,000 Jobs

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 27, 2009

Ahead of an Obama administration deadline, the Detroit carmaker says it will close 13 plants. more >>

Why Democrats Are Hitting the GOP as "the Party of No"

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - April 24, 2009

At Obama's 100-day mark, supporters blast Republicans for opposing his initiatives. more >>

Bankruptcy Looms for Chrysler and General Motors

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 24, 2009

Ford posts a big loss but says it has the cash, for now, to keep going. more >>

Why Obama Faces Grumbling From the Left

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - April 24, 2009

Some of his actions have unsettled liberals, but it's the economy that could undermine Obama's support. more >>

Obama Takes Aim at Credit Card Companies

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 23, 2009

The White House supports legislation to crack down on credit card rates, fees, and practices. more >>

How the White House Preps for 100-Day Mark

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - April 22, 2009

Sure, it's an arbitrary point in time. But everyone will be scoring Obama's performance next Wednesday. more >>

Obama's Release of Bush Torture Policies, Earth Day, and the Morality of Welfare

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - April 22, 2009

Bloggers on torture, Cheney, Earth Day, the recession, and PETA vs. the chicken dance. more >>

IMF: As Recession Worsens, World Economy Will Shrink This Year

Nation & World - April 22, 2009

U.S. economy will contract by 2.8 percent, with Japan, Russia, and Britain doing even worse more >>

Obama to Cabinet: Cut $100 Million from Budget

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

The president says the cut, while small compared with the overall budget, sets a new tone. more >>

Is Venezuela's Hugo Chávez the New Oprah? Maybe When It Comes to Books

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

After the populist leader gave a book to President Obama this weekend, the classic tome's sales soared. more >>

Citigroup Posts $1.6 Billion Profit, First Since 2007

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 17, 2009

Capping a week of better-than-expected news from the banking sector, Citi announced a quarterly profit. more >>

Jump in Foreclosures Dims Obama's 'Glimmers of Hope' for Economy

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 16, 2009

2 days after the president pointed to signs of recovery, new data show foreclosures still rising. more >>

On Tax Day, Obama Talks About Simpler Returns

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 15, 2009

The president says he wants to streamline the tax filing process, but he says it will take time. more >>

What Obama Plans Next for Cuba Relations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

A further outreach is possible as the administration continues its major policy review. more >>