Saturday, July 4, 2009

America's New Energy Dependency

A clean-energy economy needs rare-earth metals to succeed. China has a near monopoly.

Major Offensive Launched in Afghanistan

Thousands of U.S. Marines storm a river valley in the biggest military offensive of Obama’s presidency.

Obama's Congressional Friends (and Foes)

Who are Obama's five most loyal allies? Who are his five top enemies?

Why Sanford's Marriage Isn't Salvageable

Leading love researcher says we can't be in love with two people at the same time.

    Health Buzz: Mental Disorders' Genetics, More

    Dealing with fear of crowds and other anxieties; an economist's view of health reform, medical costs.

      10 Worst States for Top Nursing Homes

      Most of the states with the lowest percentages of homes with the top rating are in the South.

        Why the June Jobs Report Is So Depressing

        The Labor Department data show lower wages, lower hours, and more job cuts.

        July 4 Sales You Can't Afford to Miss

        Retailers will offer steep discounts throughout the long weekend.

        Mike Rowe: Why Dirty Jobs are Green

        The Discovery Channel star explains the nitty-gritty of Dirty Jobs.

        World's Best Colleges and Universities

        Check out all the new data, rankings, and schools included in the updated global rankings.

        America's Best Graduate Schools

        Find all the tips and tools you need to narrow your search for the best graduate school for you.

        America's Best Colleges

        See how schools across the country stack up, and find out which one is best for you or your child.

        Check Out Editorial Cartoons on Iran

        We've assembled some of the best editorial cartoon takes on the Iran elections and their aftermath.

        Farrell: Jim Daly's Conservatism

        Jim Daly thinks there's a better way to fight abortion--and he's right.

        Roff: Boehner Releases the Hounds

        Maybe the Democratic Congress's many expensive trips were meant to find them.

        Losing Louisiana

        Sea-level rise, subsiding lands in the delta will claim 10 percent of state by 2100.

        Reading the Brain Without Poking It

        New electrodes may help amputees and paralyzed.

        Baby Milky Way Modeled

        Researchers unveil state-of-the-art simulation of galaxy formation.

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        Health: Pain Center

        Manage Your Pain

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        Obama's Inner Circle

        Get to know close advisers, cabinet officials, and more.

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        Best Careers

        Best Careers 2009

        U.S. News profiles 30 careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction. Plus, Most Overrated Careers.

        Market Movers

        Businessman Warren Buffett speaks at the 2008 Women's Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center on October 22, 2008 in Long Beach, California.

        The Top 25 Market Movers of 2009

        From CEOs to politicians, these folks are influential.

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        Drawing Lines on Doing Favors

        On Careers: It can be hard to make an ethical call on using your connections.

        Obama's Housing Rescue Expands

        The Home Front: Under new rules, additional "underwater" borrowers would qualify for help.

        Is Mark Sanford a Biblical Fundamentalist?

        God & Country: Some attacks on the South Carolina's hypocrisy go too far.

        Gays Are Religious Too

        Bonnie Erbe: Two anecdotes.

        No Politics, Please, Tiger

        Robert Schlesinger: Keep hitting the ball and contributing quietly.

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        Editor's Note: An Obama Revolution—or Not?

        A popular president faces big problems but with supreme self-confidence rolls out an audacious series of solutions.

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