Pulse

The Fastest-Growing (and Fastest-Shrinking) Cities in America

Danielle Kurtzleben — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:00 EST

Lower unemployment rates are associated with fast-growing populations.

Study Finds 'Serious Problems' With 2012 Alzheimer's 'Breakthrough'

Jason Koebler — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:00 EST

Initial study suggested a cancer drug could reverse effects of Alzheimer's in mice.

Americans Want Senate to Try Again on Background Checks

Lauren Fox — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:47:00 EST

Americans ready for the Senate to make another attempt on gun control.

Obama: 'Global War on Terror' Is Over

Paul D. Shinkman — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:30:00 EST

New rhetoric for defeating al-Qaida includes plan for closing Guantanamo Bay.

Obama: No President Should 'Deploy Armed Drones Over U.S. Soil'

Jason Koebler — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:00 EST

Says he made speech to 'dismiss some of the outlandish claims' surrounding drone program.

Rep. Scott DesJarlais Pays $500 Fine For Charges He Slept With Patients

Elizabeth Flock — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:00 EST

Watchdog group says fine too small; DesJarlais says charges politically motivated.

Can Jogging Kill You? In 1969, a Leading Medical Expert Thought So

Debra Bell — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:20:00 EST

In the late 1960s, a fad calling "jogging" tore apart the medical community.

Memorial Day 2013: Higher Gas Prices, Fewer Travelers

Meg Handley — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:00 EST

As a travel-heavy weekend approaches, here are some things motorist should keep in mind.

Arrested Development and the Frozen Banana Economy

Danielle Kurtzleben — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:13:00 EST

Newport Beach frozen banana sellers hope the Arrested Development revamp boosts sales.

Meet the 10 Coolest New Species Discovered in 2012

Jason Koebler — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:50:00 EST

New discoveries include a glowing cockroach, a human-like monkey and a tiny frog.

Sen. Al Franken Still Raking in Royalties From SNL (and Anti-GOP Books)

Elizabeth Flock — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:37:00 EST

Financial disclosure forms show Franken made $50,000 in interest from SNL in 2012, plus royalties.

Bachmann Wants New POW Panel; '93 Report Says No Prisoners Remain

Elizabeth Flock — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:46:00 EST

A select committee in 1993 found there were no live prisoners in Southeast Asia.

Amazon to Offer Platform for Fan Fiction Monetization

Tierney Sneed — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 EST

Fan fiction authors can get a cut of the profits from works sold on Amazon's Kindle marketplace.

3-D Printed Medical Device Saves a Life for the First Time

Jason Koebler — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:01:00 EST

3-D printers are increasingly being used in medical settings.

House GOP and Dems Agree on Need for More Protection

Lauren Fox — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 EST

DOJ mistakes put Congress on the side of the media.

Americans Spend $61 Billion on Pets Annually

Danielle Kurtzleben — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:45:00 EST

Americans spend over $60 billion annually on their pets.

Netflix One Step Closer to Executive's Emmy Wish

Tierney Sneed — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:50:00 EST

"House of Cards" earns two critics choice nominations, a sign the Netflix gamble was a success.

Google Revamps 'Google Trends,' Adds Monthly Charts and Visualization Tool

Greg Otto — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:00 EST

New feature will monitor trends over 40 different categories in 11 countries.

Bernanke and Congress Once Again Go Through the Monetary Motions

Danielle Kurtzleben — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:00 EST

The Fed chair and lawmakers reached as much of an understanding as they always do (i.e., very little).

What Will 'Arrested Development' Be Without the Iraq War?

Tierney Sneed — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:42:00 EST

The comedy was willing to take political shots before -- where will it go in Season 4?

What $193,000 Buys You in Housing Markets Across the Country

Meg Handley — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:00 EST

How far does your housing budget go in these U.S. cities?

IRS Witness Pleads Fifth, Leaves Questions Unanswered

Lauren Fox — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:02:00 EST

Lerner action angers Republicans and Democrats.

Harry Reid, Chuck Schumer Make Vines to Help Pass Immigration Reform Bill

Elizabeth Flock — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:44:00 EST

Lawmakers, celebrities and techies are hosting a virtual march on Washington Wednesday for immigration.

Survey: The Number of Americans in Foreclosure Down 25 Percent

Meg Handley — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:00 EST

Mortgage delinquency rates are at their lowest since July 2008.

FBI Agent Kills Chechnya-Bound Man Linked to Boston Bombing Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev

Steven Nelson — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:00 EST

Local TV stations interview dead man's friend, who says 'he just knew' Tsarnaev.