News Desk Blog

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 >>

Who Will Specter's Switch Help in the Long Run?

Opinion - April 29, 2009

The veteran Republican senator switches parties. more >>

Arlen Specter Picks Democrats Over Republicans, Swine Flu Takes a Backseat

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - April 28, 2009

Bloggers on Arlen Specter, the Republican Party, swine flu, and the next Air Force One photo shoot. 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 >>

Health Buzz: Swine Flu and Pork Consumption and Other Health News

Health - April 28, 2009

Free skin cancer screening, coming to a city near you; living kidney donor has hardly a scar. more >>

Are You as Scared of Swine Flu as the Media?

Opinion - April 28, 2009

The media sure are scared. Are you? more >>

Afraid of Mexican Swine Flu, Happy With Obama's First 100 Days

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - April 27, 2009

Bloggers on Mexico, swine flu, Obama's first 100 days, and the first UFO embassy on earth. more >>

Should the School Day Be Longer?

Opinion - April 27, 2009

Christopher Gabrieli and Frederick M. Hess debate in today's Two Takes. 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 >>

Health Buzz: Salmonella-Tainted Raw Alfalfa Sprouts and Other Health News

Health - April 27, 2009

How to cope with depression when drugs don't work; a proposed link between low vitamin D and autism. 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 >>

The Torture Debate: the Bush Memos, the Abuse Photos—and a Truth Commission?

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - April 24, 2009

Bloggers on Obama, Bush, torture timelines, and abuse photos. 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 >>

Health Buzz: WHO Worried About Swine Flu and Other Health News

Health - April 24, 2009

How to keep kids from smoking, and how young adults can find health insurance 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 >>

Do Ailing Newspapers Need the Government to Save Them?

Opinion - April 24, 2009

Check out the debate in the latest issue of U.S. News Weekly. 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 >>

The Torture Debate, Cheney, Obama, and the First 100 Days

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - April 23, 2009

Bloggers on the torture controversy, Cheney, Obama's 100 days, and Levi Johnston's possible tell-all. more >>

Health Buzz: Plan B for 17-Year-Olds and Other Health News

Health - April 23, 2009

Plus: Could you be exercising too hard? And 10 ways to find happiness during the recession. 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 Summer Vacation Plans