Obama Reassures Military With Clinton Nod

Obama May Move to Repeal Gay Military Ban

The president-elect wants to end "don't ask, don't tell," but with the support of military leaders.

Obama Pledges Help to Troubled States

The financial crisis has led some governors to make specific requests for help.

5 Lessons From the Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

As suspicions focus on Pakistani group, new conclusions arise about effectiveness of low-tech plots.

The 7 Worst Ways to Rescue Detroit

The domestic automakers will get a bailout—but it won't help if done wrong.

Nariman Behravesh: No-Nonsense Economics

Centrist opinions on globalization and immigration too often get shouted down.

ETFs: a Better Way to Invest?

Exchange-traded funds are low cost and tax efficient, but commissions can be costly.

Early Applications Unexpectedly Surge

Baffled officials expect a "roller coaster" of an admissions cycle this year.

College Presidents' Salaries Up 35 Percent

Meanwhile, professors' pay has grown only slightly faster than inflation.

Who Won Our College Video Contest?

U.S. News's panel makes its picks.

The Coming Obama Court

Obama's victory prevents the Supreme Court from becoming too conservative, John Mashek writes.

Will Obama Use the Internet to Help Govern?

The Internet could help Obama develop a new cybergoverning style, Brad Bannon writes.

8 Ways to Make Government More Effective

Jonathan D. Breul suggests 8 steps Obama could take to improve government efficiency.

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