Donnerstag, 28. Februar 2013

Benefits of Obama's Minimum Wage Hike Outweigh Costs

February 28, 2013 at 06:30PM

Minimum wage laws can make jobs more stable while raising wages.

Benefits of Obama's Minimum Wage Hike Outweigh Costs from U.S. News

Problems With Morningstar’s New Rating System

February 28, 2013 at 04:18PM

The new ratings aren’t much better at predicting performance than the old system.

Problems With Morningstar’s New Rating System from U.S. News

Insurance Plays Too Big a Role in the U.S. Healthcare System

February 28, 2013 at 06:00PM

Businessman David Goldhill examines where American healthcare dollars should really be spent.

Insurance Plays Too Big a Role in the U.S. Healthcare System from U.S. News

How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)?

February 28, 2013 at 05:21PM

How to make the most of your retirement savings options.

How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)? from U.S. News

Tax Terms 101

February 28, 2013 at 05:41PM

Unsure what some of the common tax terms flying around mean? This handy glossary breaks them down.

Tax Terms 101 from U.S. News

What Do Happy Families Know That You Don't?

February 28, 2013 at 05:35PM

Bestselling author Bruce Feiler on what makes families happy.

What Do Happy Families Know That You Don't? from U.S. News

House on Target to Pass Violence Against Women Bill

February 28, 2013 at 05:35PM

Republicans split on House VAWA bill, clearing way for Senate version.

House on Target to Pass Violence Against Women Bill from U.S. News

Looking for Sequestration Defense Cuts? Try Military Aid to Egypt

February 28, 2013 at 05:30PM

Few Americans know their hard-earned tax dollars subsidize Egypt's military.

Looking for Sequestration Defense Cuts? Try Military Aid to Egypt from U.S. News

Tea Party Plan: Bring Allen West Back—Or Send Him to the White House

February 28, 2013 at 05:19PM

Two tea party groups are throwing money behind a re-election effort for Allen West.

Tea Party Plan: Bring Allen West Back—Or Send Him to the White House from U.S. News

Implant Makes Mind Reading Possible in Rats

February 28, 2013 at 05:05PM

'More sophisticated' experiments are already being done on monkeys.

Implant Makes Mind Reading Possible in Rats from U.S. News

Try These Scholarships for Hot and Not-So-Hot Majors

February 28, 2013 at 05:00PM

Though a study shows low employment rates and income levels in some fields, scholarships are available.

Try These Scholarships for Hot and Not-So-Hot Majors from U.S. News

Obama Can Turn Sequestration Crisis Into Energy Opportunity

February 28, 2013 at 05:00PM

President should expedite, not road-block, energy development on federal lands and waters.

Obama Can Turn Sequestration Crisis Into Energy Opportunity from U.S. News

A How-to Guide on Job Searching With a Disability

February 28, 2013 at 04:30PM

Many job seekers and employers are unsure of what they can and cannot ask.

A How-to Guide on Job Searching With a Disability from U.S. News

Did the Obama White House Threaten Bob Woodward?

February 28, 2013 at 04:13PM

The E-mail exchange raises more questions about the reporter than the Obama administration

Did the Obama White House Threaten Bob Woodward? from U.S. News

Surprise! The Economy Isn't Shrinking

February 28, 2013 at 03:40PM

Fewer imports, more exports, and more business investment meant more growth in the fourth quarter.

Surprise! The Economy Isn't Shrinking from U.S. News

Which Universities Are Ranked Highest by College Officials?

February 28, 2013 at 03:30PM

Our exclusive rankings look at which major U.S. research universities have the best reputations.

Which Universities Are Ranked Highest by College Officials? from U.S. News

Mort Zuckerman: The Jobs Picture Is Far Worse Than It Looks

February 28, 2013 at 03:30PM

Millions are suffering unemployed, but government relief has made them invisible.

Mort Zuckerman: The Jobs Picture Is Far Worse Than It Looks from U.S. News

Republicans Are Losing the Sequestration Battle

February 28, 2013 at 03:00PM

When asked what to cut, Americans wanted most programs to remain funded as is or to receive more funding.

Republicans Are Losing the Sequestration Battle from U.S. News

Four Veggies That Deserve More Love

February 28, 2013 at 03:00PM

They're not dubbed superfoods, but these underdog veggies are packed nutrients

Four Veggies That Deserve More Love from U.S. News

Woodward Calls Out the White House

February 28, 2013 at 02:58PM

The famed journalist accuses the president of fibbing over sequester.

Woodward Calls Out the White House from U.S. News

Sequestration Could Take Our Army Back to 1940

February 28, 2013 at 02:30PM

Politicians need to get our fiscal house in order, but risk cutting defense too far, too fast in an uncertain world.

Sequestration Could Take Our Army Back to 1940 from U.S. News

Government Employees Conducting Union Business on Taxpayers' Dime

February 28, 2013 at 02:00PM

Some highly paid federal workers do nothing but union activities on the job.

Government Employees Conducting Union Business on Taxpayers' Dime from U.S. News

GOP Attacks Obama Credibility Over Sequester

February 28, 2013 at 01:58PM

Is Obama exaggerating the effects of budget cuts to pressure lawmakers?

GOP Attacks Obama Credibility Over Sequester from U.S. News

Who's the Riskiest Generation of Them All? Not Gen Y

February 28, 2013 at 11:50AM

Millennials take less risk, are less entrepreneurial than Boomers.

Who's the Riskiest Generation of Them All? Not Gen Y from U.S. News

4 Degrees That Guarantee a Job Offer

February 28, 2013 at 11:43AM

One of these degrees could be your meal ticket.

4 Degrees That Guarantee a Job Offer from U.S. News

How to Not Get Fooled in the Interview

February 28, 2013 at 11:33AM

Do your due diligence to prevent a bait and switch.

How to Not Get Fooled in the Interview from U.S. News

Study: Heading a Soccer Ball Causes Short-Term Brain Dysfunction

February 27, 2013 at 11:30PM

Study finds soccer players tested after practice performed worse on a cognitive test than non-players.

Study: Heading a Soccer Ball Causes Short-Term Brain Dysfunction from U.S. News

10 Retailers Most Vulnerable to 'Showrooming'

February 27, 2013 at 11:18PM

Price-matching policies may actually drive shoppers away.

10 Retailers Most Vulnerable to 'Showrooming' from U.S. News

Supreme Court Considers Challenge to Landmark Voting Rights Act

February 27, 2013 at 11:03PM

The Supreme Court appeared open to gutting a portion of the law in arguments Tuesday.

Supreme Court Considers Challenge to Landmark Voting Rights Act from U.S. News

How to Take a Stand Against Junk Food

February 27, 2013 at 10:56PM

Shutting Down Your Children's Sugar Pushers

How to Take a Stand Against Junk Food from U.S. News

Kerry Worries About His French Skills While Abroad

February 27, 2013 at 10:18PM

State secretary goes on language safari during French trip.

Kerry Worries About His French Skills While Abroad from U.S. News

Sequestration Polls Show Americans Don't Know What They Want

February 27, 2013 at 10:15PM

The majority of Americans don't want their life disrupted, and if threatened, they want someone else to pay for it.

Sequestration Polls Show Americans Don't Know What They Want from U.S. News

The Republicans' Conservative Problem, In One Quotation

February 27, 2013 at 09:30PM

Rep. Tom Price has been in Washington since 2005; why is it only just hitting him that not all Republican districts are as conservative as his?

The Republicans' Conservative Problem, In One Quotation from U.S. News

In Messaging War, GOP Says Obama Is Dramatic

February 27, 2013 at 08:58PM

On sequester, House conservatives say Americans aren't buying Obama's sequester hype.

In Messaging War, GOP Says Obama Is Dramatic from U.S. News

Oil and the Weakening of the U.S. Dollar

February 27, 2013 at 08:42PM

The U.S dollar is shrinking as a percentage of the world's currency supply, and may end its long run as the world's premier denomination.

Oil and the Weakening of the U.S. Dollar from U.S. News

Does America Still Need the Voting Rights Act?

February 27, 2013 at 08:30PM

A provision of the 1965 civil rights law is being challenged in court by those who say it's unconstitutional.

Does America Still Need the Voting Rights Act? from U.S. News

Canadian Obesity Rates Hit Record Levels

February 27, 2013 at 08:30PM

Rural provinces, fishing communities hit hard by economy fared the worst in new report.

Canadian Obesity Rates Hit Record Levels from U.S. News

Don't Let Sequestration Cut Foreign Aid

February 27, 2013 at 08:01PM

U.S. foreign assistance programs advance America's security, prosperity, and global leadership.

Don't Let Sequestration Cut Foreign Aid from U.S. News

On Sequestration, Obama Wants to Have His Cake and Eat It, Too

February 27, 2013 at 07:45PM

It was Obama who proposed the sequester, it was Obama who signed it into law, and it was Obama who threatened to veto any changes.

On Sequestration, Obama Wants to Have His Cake and Eat It, Too from U.S. News

Strong Links to a Healthy Life All Around Us

February 27, 2013 at 07:40PM

Research of Mediterranean diet benefits is welcome, but carries few surprises.

Strong Links to a Healthy Life All Around Us from U.S. News

Music Sales Up for First Time in More Than a Decade

February 27, 2013 at 06:59PM

The music industry says streaming sites such as Pandora and Spotify are effectively curbing piracy.

Music Sales Up for First Time in More Than a Decade from U.S. News

3 Things We Need to Learn From the Sequester

February 27, 2013 at 06:56PM

It's time to decide how much government we're really willing to pay for.

3 Things We Need to Learn From the Sequester from U.S. News

Did the Obama White House Threaten Bob Woodward?

February 28, 2013 at 04:13PM

The E-mail exchange raises more questions about the reporter than the Obama administration

Did the Obama White House Threaten Bob Woodward? from U.S. News

Surprise! The Economy Isn't Shrinking

February 28, 2013 at 03:40PM

Fewer imports, more exports, and more business investment meant more growth in the fourth quarter.

Surprise! The Economy Isn't Shrinking from U.S. News

Mort Zuckerman: The Jobs Picture Is Far Worse Than It Looks

February 28, 2013 at 03:30PM

Millions are suffering unemployed, but government relief has made them invisible.

Mort Zuckerman: The Jobs Picture Is Far Worse Than It Looks from U.S. News

Which Universities Are Ranked Highest by College Officials?

February 28, 2013 at 03:30PM

Our exclusive rankings look at which major U.S. research universities have the best reputations.

Which Universities Are Ranked Highest by College Officials? from U.S. News

Four Veggies That Deserve More Love

February 28, 2013 at 03:00PM

They're not dubbed superfoods, but these underdog veggies are packed nutrients

Four Veggies That Deserve More Love from U.S. News

Republicans Are Losing the Sequestration Battle

February 28, 2013 at 03:00PM

When asked what to cut, Americans wanted most programs to remain funded as is or to receive more funding.

Republicans Are Losing the Sequestration Battle from U.S. News

Woodward Calls Out the White House

February 28, 2013 at 02:58PM

The famed journalist accuses the president of fibbing over sequester.

Woodward Calls Out the White House from U.S. News

Sequestration Could Take Our Army Back to 1940

February 28, 2013 at 02:30PM

Politicians need to get our fiscal house in order, but risk cutting defense too far, too fast in an uncertain world.

Sequestration Could Take Our Army Back to 1940 from U.S. News

Mittwoch, 27. Februar 2013

Why Did CPAC Snub New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie?

February 27, 2013 at 05:15PM

If they’re looking for the future of conservativism, what’s Mitt Romney doing there?

Why Did CPAC Snub New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie? from U.S. News

January Pending Home Sales Rise Again

February 27, 2013 at 05:11PM

Pending home sales are up, but the dynamics of the housing market are changing.

January Pending Home Sales Rise Again from U.S. News

Sequestration Budget Cuts Threaten Constitutional Rights

February 27, 2013 at 04:30PM

The federal court system would be devastated by budget cuts, argue two senior court justices.

Sequestration Budget Cuts Threaten Constitutional Rights from U.S. News

Is an Online Financial Adviser Right for You?

February 27, 2013 at 04:10PM

Wealth management is moving to the Web. Will your portfolio move with it?

Is an Online Financial Adviser Right for You? from U.S. News

Evaluate Student Loan Repayment Assistance Programs Before You Apply

February 27, 2013 at 04:00PM

Consider the kinds of loans you have and your tax situation when deciding if an LRAP is right for you.

Evaluate Student Loan Repayment Assistance Programs Before You Apply from U.S. News

Congressional Hazing of Chuck Hagel Was a Waste of Time

February 27, 2013 at 04:10PM

Chuck Hagel was nominated by Obama, which is enough to taint any nominee in the eyes of some Republicans.

Congressional Hazing of Chuck Hagel Was a Waste of Time from U.S. News

Evaluate Student Loan Repayment Assistance Programs Before You Apply

February 27, 2013 at 04:00PM

Consider the kinds of loans you have and your tax situation when deciding if an LRAP is right for you.

Evaluate Student Loan Repayment Assistance Programs Before You Apply from U.S. News

9 Sweet Tech Jobs for 2013

February 27, 2013 at 03:40PM

Build your career around the computer.

9 Sweet Tech Jobs for 2013 from U.S. News

Supreme Court Must Defend the Voting Rights Act

February 27, 2013 at 03:38PM

The Supreme Court must realize voter discrimination persists to the point that legal protections must remain to prevent it.

Supreme Court Must Defend the Voting Rights Act from U.S. News

Charts: Sequestration Drama May Overstate the Stakes

February 27, 2013 at 03:11PM

The spending cuts will crimp growth in 2013, but could boost it next year.

Charts: Sequestration Drama May Overstate the Stakes from U.S. News

Explore Housing Options for International Community College Students

February 27, 2013 at 03:00PM

Check out homestay programs and nearby rentals because not all community colleges have dorms.

Explore Housing Options for International Community College Students from U.S. News

5 Smart Tips for Tackling a Challenge-Based Interview

February 27, 2013 at 02:50PM

More companies are choosing this approach to vet candidates. Are you prepared?

5 Smart Tips for Tackling a Challenge-Based Interview from U.S. News

Are You Using the Right Online Brokerage?

February 27, 2013 at 02:48PM

Ask yourself these questions to see if you're saving as much as possible.

Are You Using the Right Online Brokerage? from U.S. News

Take Note of These 5 Frugal Habits of the Rich

February 27, 2013 at 02:48PM

A fat salary isn’t the only way someone can strike it rich.

Take Note of These 5 Frugal Habits of the Rich from U.S. News

5 of the Toughest Career Lessons You'll Ever Learn

February 27, 2013 at 02:41PM

Hard-to-accept, but all-too-common truths about your career.

5 of the Toughest Career Lessons You'll Ever Learn from U.S. News

Pointers for Surviving the Dreaded Panel Interview

February 27, 2013 at 02:25PM

How do you level the playing field when you're being interviewed by a room full of people?

Pointers for Surviving the Dreaded Panel Interview from U.S. News

Striking Down Section 5 Would Mark a Return to Constitutional Order

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

The days of preventing minorities from voting are long gone.

Striking Down Section 5 Would Mark a Return to Constitutional Order from U.S. News

The Supreme Court Should Side with Congress on Voting Rights Act

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

The Constitution requires the Supreme Court to side with Congress on the Voting Rights Act.

The Supreme Court Should Side with Congress on Voting Rights Act from U.S. News

Voting Rights Act's Section 5 Still Stopping Discrimination Today

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

Preclearance provision of Voting Rights Act is still stopping discrimination today.

Voting Rights Act's Section 5 Still Stopping Discrimination Today from U.S. News

Voting Rights Act's 'Preclearance' Was Meant to be Temporary

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

The heart of the Voting Rights Act is Section 2—Section 5 was meant to be temporary.

Voting Rights Act's 'Preclearance' Was Meant to be Temporary from U.S. News

The Voting Rights Act Doesn't Reflect Current Political Conditions

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

Modern use of Section 5 raises serious constitutional concerns.

The Voting Rights Act Doesn't Reflect Current Political Conditions from U.S. News

Section 5 Is Still Crucial to Maintaining Americans' Right to Vote

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is needed now more than ever.

Section 5 Is Still Crucial to Maintaining Americans' Right to Vote from U.S. News

Should the Supreme Court Strike Down the 'Preclearance' Provision of the Voting Rights Act?

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

Should the Supreme Court Strike Down the 'Preclearance' Provision of the Voting Rights Act? from U.S. News

7 of the Worst Hot Air Balloons Accidents in Recent Memory

February 27, 2013 at 12:32AM

Monday's balloon accident in Egypt, the deadliest on record, is one of many tragic incidents.

7 of the Worst Hot Air Balloons Accidents in Recent Memory from U.S. News

Hyundai Becomes First Company to Mass Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars

February 26, 2013 at 11:34PM

Prices will have to come down before fuel cell cars become mainstream.

Hyundai Becomes First Company to Mass Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars from U.S. News

What Congress Could—But Won't—Do on Sequestration

February 26, 2013 at 11:20PM

It's clear that rather than making difficult decisions, Congress is going to let indiscriminate cuts equally slice the good and the bad.

What Congress Could—But Won't—Do on Sequestration from U.S. News

Boehner a Repeat Offender Among Political Pottymouths

February 26, 2013 at 11:13PM

The House speaker told Senate Democrats to 'get off their ass' Tuesday.

Boehner a Repeat Offender Among Political Pottymouths from U.S. News

Why Did Obama Scrap Nuclear Disarmament in the State of the Union?

February 26, 2013 at 10:23PM

Obama can't continue to advocate for further nuclear arms cuts in the face of North Korea's latest provocation.

Why Did Obama Scrap Nuclear Disarmament in the State of the Union? from U.S. News

Envisioning an End to the Gluten-Free Diet?

February 26, 2013 at 09:35PM

A possible antidote to gluten--and an identity crisis for those with Celiac disease

Envisioning an End to the Gluten-Free Diet? from U.S. News

Is Obama Taking Sequestration Seriously?

February 26, 2013 at 09:15PM

Republicans accuse the president of "campaigning" rather than trying to seriously solve the country's budget issues.

Is Obama Taking Sequestration Seriously? from U.S. News

Terrorism More About 'Bloods and Crips' than 'Koran and Hadith'

February 26, 2013 at 08:57PM

Former CIA Director Michael Hayden cautions against misinterpreting new study of al Qaeda recruitment.

Terrorism More About 'Bloods and Crips' than 'Koran and Hadith' from U.S. News

The Next Steps for U.S. Internet Regulation

February 26, 2013 at 08:55PM

A new Brookings E-book examines the issues and possible solutions to today's Internet regulation challenges.

The Next Steps for U.S. Internet Regulation from U.S. News

Race for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Seat Mirrors National Gun Battle

February 26, 2013 at 08:47PM

Congressional race showcases bitter fight over guns.

Race for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Seat Mirrors National Gun Battle from U.S. News

Club for Growth Conservative Scorecard Celebrates Members of Congress You've Never Heard of

February 26, 2013 at 08:15PM

Conservative group ranks little-known members highly.

Club for Growth Conservative Scorecard Celebrates Members of Congress You've Never Heard of from U.S. News

Thanks to Gen Y Townhome Construction Headed Up

February 26, 2013 at 07:43PM

The desire for urban, walkable settings has the younger generation of homebuyers keen on townhouses.

Thanks to Gen Y Townhome Construction Headed Up from U.S. News

Supreme Court Must Defend the Voting Rights Act

February 27, 2013 at 03:38PM

The Supreme Court must realize voter discrimination persists to the point that legal protections must remain to prevent it.

Supreme Court Must Defend the Voting Rights Act from U.S. News

Charts: Sequestration Drama May Overstate the Stakes

February 27, 2013 at 03:11PM

The spending cuts will crimp growth in 2013, but could boost it next year.

Charts: Sequestration Drama May Overstate the Stakes from U.S. News

Explore Housing Options for International Community College Students

February 27, 2013 at 03:00PM

Check out homestay programs and nearby rentals because not all community colleges have dorms.

Explore Housing Options for International Community College Students from U.S. News

5 Smart Tips for Tackling a Challenge-Based Interview

February 27, 2013 at 02:50PM

More companies are choosing this approach to vet candidates. Are you prepared?

5 Smart Tips for Tackling a Challenge-Based Interview from U.S. News

Take Note of These 5 Frugal Habits of the Rich

February 27, 2013 at 02:48PM

A fat salary isn’t the only way someone can strike it rich.

Take Note of These 5 Frugal Habits of the Rich from U.S. News

Are You Using the Right Online Brokerage?

February 27, 2013 at 02:48PM

Ask yourself these questions to see if you're saving as much as possible.

Are You Using the Right Online Brokerage? from U.S. News

5 of the Toughest Career Lessons You'll Ever Learn

February 27, 2013 at 02:41PM

Hard-to-accept, but all-too-common truths about your career.

5 of the Toughest Career Lessons You'll Ever Learn from U.S. News

Pointers for Surviving the Dreaded Panel Interview

February 27, 2013 at 02:25PM

How do you level the playing field when you're being interviewed by a room full of people?

Pointers for Surviving the Dreaded Panel Interview from U.S. News

The Supreme Court Should Side with Congress on Voting Rights Act

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

The Constitution requires the Supreme Court to side with Congress on the Voting Rights Act.

The Supreme Court Should Side with Congress on Voting Rights Act from U.S. News

Voting Rights Act's Section 5 Still Stopping Discrimination Today

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

Preclearance provision of Voting Rights Act is still stopping discrimination today.

Voting Rights Act's Section 5 Still Stopping Discrimination Today from U.S. News

Striking Down Section 5 Would Mark a Return to Constitutional Order

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

The days of preventing minorities from voting are long gone.

Striking Down Section 5 Would Mark a Return to Constitutional Order from U.S. News

The Voting Rights Act Doesn't Reflect Current Political Conditions

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

Modern use of Section 5 raises serious constitutional concerns.

The Voting Rights Act Doesn't Reflect Current Political Conditions from U.S. News

Section 5 Is Still Crucial to Maintaining Americans' Right to Vote

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is needed now more than ever.

Section 5 Is Still Crucial to Maintaining Americans' Right to Vote from U.S. News

Voting Rights Act's 'Preclearance' Was Meant to be Temporary

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

The heart of the Voting Rights Act is Section 2—Section 5 was meant to be temporary.

Voting Rights Act's 'Preclearance' Was Meant to be Temporary from U.S. News

Should the Supreme Court Strike Down the 'Preclearance' Provision of the Voting Rights Act?

February 27, 2013 at 02:00PM

Should the Supreme Court Strike Down the 'Preclearance' Provision of the Voting Rights Act? from U.S. News

7 of the Worst Hot Air Balloons Accidents in Recent Memory

February 27, 2013 at 12:32AM

Monday's balloon accident in Egypt, the deadliest on record, is one of many tragic incidents.

7 of the Worst Hot Air Balloons Accidents in Recent Memory from U.S. News

Hyundai Becomes First Company to Mass Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars

February 26, 2013 at 11:34PM

Prices will have to come down before fuel cell cars become mainstream.

Hyundai Becomes First Company to Mass Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars from U.S. News

Dienstag, 26. Februar 2013

What Congress Could—But Won't—Do on Sequestration

February 26, 2013 at 11:20PM

It's clear that rather than making difficult decisions, Congress is going to let indiscriminate cuts equally slice the good and the bad.

What Congress Could—But Won't—Do on Sequestration from U.S. News

Boehner a Repeat Offender Among Political Pottymouths

February 26, 2013 at 11:13PM

The House speaker told Senate Democrats to 'get off their ass' Tuesday.

Boehner a Repeat Offender Among Political Pottymouths from U.S. News

Why Did Obama Scrap Nuclear Disarmament in the State of the Union?

February 26, 2013 at 10:23PM

Obama can't continue to advocate for further nuclear arms cuts in the face of North Korea's latest provocation.

Why Did Obama Scrap Nuclear Disarmament in the State of the Union? from U.S. News

Envisioning an End to the Gluten-Free Diet?

February 26, 2013 at 09:35PM

A possible antidote to gluten--and an identity crisis for those with Celiac disease

Envisioning an End to the Gluten-Free Diet? from U.S. News

Is Obama Taking Sequestration Seriously?

February 26, 2013 at 09:15PM

Republicans accuse the president of "campaigning" rather than trying to seriously solve the country's budget issues.

Is Obama Taking Sequestration Seriously? from U.S. News

Terrorism More About 'Bloods and Crips' than 'Koran and Hadith'

February 26, 2013 at 08:57PM

Former CIA Director Michael Hayden cautions against misinterpreting new study of al Qaeda recruitment.

Terrorism More About 'Bloods and Crips' than 'Koran and Hadith' from U.S. News

The Next Steps for U.S. Internet Regulation

February 26, 2013 at 08:55PM

A new Brookings E-book examines the issues and possible solutions to today's Internet regulation challenges.

The Next Steps for U.S. Internet Regulation from U.S. News

Race for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Seat Mirrors National Gun Battle

February 26, 2013 at 08:47PM

Congressional race showcases bitter fight over guns.

Race for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Seat Mirrors National Gun Battle from U.S. News

Club for Growth Conservative Scorecard Celebrates Members of Congress You've Never Heard Of

February 26, 2013 at 08:15PM

Conservative group ranks little-known members highly.

Club for Growth Conservative Scorecard Celebrates Members of Congress You've Never Heard Of from U.S. News

Thanks to Gen Y Townhome Construction Headed Up

February 26, 2013 at 07:43PM

The desire for urban, walkable settings has the younger generation of homebuyers keen on townhouses.

Thanks to Gen Y Townhome Construction Headed Up from U.S. News

Journalism Schools Try Out Drones—And Test Legal Boundaries

February 26, 2013 at 07:36PM

Using drones for journalism raises all sorts of legal and ethical issues, experts say.

Journalism Schools Try Out Drones—And Test Legal Boundaries from U.S. News

Hagel Passes One Hurdle, Confirmation Expected Today

February 26, 2013 at 07:33PM

Bruised nominee will have to mend fences with GOP critics.

Hagel Passes One Hurdle, Confirmation Expected Today from U.S. News

Winter Storm Deja Vu: Plains States Buried Again

February 26, 2013 at 07:25PM

Second winter storm in less than a week dropping record-breaking snow on U.S.

Winter Storm Deja Vu: Plains States Buried Again from U.S. News

Bernanke to Lawmakers: Act Now on Sequester

February 26, 2013 at 05:58PM

The central banker advises lawmakers to make deep but gradual cuts to deficits and debt.

Bernanke to Lawmakers: Act Now on Sequester from U.S. News

The 1993 World Trade Center Bombing: A New Threat Emerges

February 26, 2013 at 06:55PM

Twenty years later, the scars of the World Trade Center bombing remain.

The 1993 World Trade Center Bombing: A New Threat Emerges from U.S. News

News Flash: Workplace Slackers Still Exist

February 26, 2013 at 06:45PM

By banning telecommuting, tech giant Yahoo may be thinning out company deadbeats.

News Flash: Workplace Slackers Still Exist from U.S. News

How Too Little Sleep Affects How We Eat

February 26, 2013 at 06:34PM

Grehlin: a gremlin of a hormone

How Too Little Sleep Affects How We Eat from U.S. News

How to Get Rich Slowly

February 26, 2013 at 04:14PM

While you won’t get rich overnight, you can become wealthy in your lifetime.

How to Get Rich Slowly from U.S. News

Immigration Reform Momentum Should Not Be Lost in Sequester Panic

February 26, 2013 at 06:15PM

Liberals and conservatives should see the economic benefit of reaching a deal on immigration reform.

Immigration Reform Momentum Should Not Be Lost in Sequester Panic from U.S. News

Sequester Blame Game Continues

February 26, 2013 at 05:47PM

Congressional Republicans and Obama fault each other; more Americans would blame the GOP if cuts occur.

Sequester Blame Game Continues from U.S. News

Hillary Clinton's Unfinished Business at the Broadcasting Board of Governors

February 26, 2013 at 05:30PM

During her time as secretary of state, Clinton did nothing to correct the disarray of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

Hillary Clinton's Unfinished Business at the Broadcasting Board of Governors from U.S. News

The Invented Controversy of Michelle Obama's Oscars Appearance

February 26, 2013 at 04:53PM

This is about people who so hate the Obamas that they simply cannot stand seeing either one of them getting attention or having any fun.

The Invented Controversy of Michelle Obama's Oscars Appearance from U.S. News

Home Prices Close Out 2012 With a Bang

February 26, 2013 at 05:06PM

Strong property value gains in December suggest the housing market continues to build momentum.

Home Prices Close Out 2012 With a Bang from U.S. News

Mediterranean Diet Helps Those at Risk of Heart Disease

February 26, 2013 at 04:34PM

Lena Dunham's Girls: the raw truth about twentysomethings; nutrition myths and common sense

Mediterranean Diet Helps Those at Risk of Heart Disease from U.S. News

With Golden Boy, the Police Procedural Gets Personal

February 26, 2013 at 04:32PM

A New York cop climbs the political ladder in CBS's character-driven Golden Boy.

With Golden Boy, the Police Procedural Gets Personal from U.S. News

A Full Assault on the Flu

February 26, 2013 at 04:00PM

FDA scientist Dr. Jesse Goodman talks about the threat of the flu, and the importance of vaccination.

A Full Assault on the Flu from U.S. News

Online Banking Tips to Keep Your Accounts Secure

February 26, 2013 at 03:58PM

Despite its benefits, online banking's accessibility poses a number of risks for customers to keep their accounts safe.

Online Banking Tips to Keep Your Accounts Secure from U.S. News

How to Develop Effective End-of-Life Plans

February 26, 2013 at 03:40PM

There are good ways to make sure doctors and caregivers honor your final wishes at the end of your life.

How to Develop Effective End-of-Life Plans from U.S. News

6 Ways Students Can Make the Most of College Career Services

February 26, 2013 at 03:30PM

Find on-campus jobs, get résumé help, and join career development clubs through college career centers.

6 Ways Students Can Make the Most of College Career Services from U.S. News

How to Haggle Right: 4 Tips for Negotiating the Best Salary

February 26, 2013 at 03:04PM

Scary though it may be, negotiating salary is an expected part of hiring.

How to Haggle Right: 4 Tips for Negotiating the Best Salary from U.S. News

The Supreme Court Shouldn't Strike Down the Voting Rights Act

February 26, 2013 at 03:00PM

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 remains necessary to prevent discriminatory voting practices.

The Supreme Court Shouldn't Strike Down the Voting Rights Act from U.S. News

10 Colleges Where the Most Students Study Abroad

February 26, 2013 at 03:00PM

Two schools require every student to study outside the United States in order to graduate.

10 Colleges Where the Most Students Study Abroad from U.S. News

10 Ways to Skyrocket Your Career Happiness

February 26, 2013 at 02:56PM

Top secrets to on-the-job satisfaction.

10 Ways to Skyrocket Your Career Happiness from U.S. News

6 Tips for Sidestepping the Office Politics Vortex

February 26, 2013 at 02:47PM

How not to get sucked into water cooler gossip and cubicle wars.

6 Tips for Sidestepping the Office Politics Vortex from U.S. News

Understanding Your Retirement Fees

February 26, 2013 at 02:00PM

401(k)s costs can be complicated. Here's how to figure out what you'll pay.

Understanding Your Retirement Fees from U.S. News

Obamacare Is Raising Healthcare Costs, Not Lowering Them

February 26, 2013 at 02:00PM

Obamacare was supposed to lower the cost of healthcare, but the law is having the opposite effect on the American people.

Obamacare Is Raising Healthcare Costs, Not Lowering Them from U.S. News

Questions to Ask on a Home Visit

February 26, 2013 at 01:30PM

Read this guide—then print it out and take it on nursing home visits to stay focused.

Questions to Ask on a Home Visit from U.S. News

How To Look Out for a Relative in a Nursing Home

February 26, 2013 at 01:30PM

The best ways to make sure your loved one gets the care that was promised.

How To Look Out for a Relative in a Nursing Home from U.S. News

How to Choose a Nursing Home

February 26, 2013 at 01:30PM

Focus on location, care, quality of life, and cost.

How to Choose a Nursing Home from U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report Releases Best Nursing Homes 2013

February 26, 2013 at 01:30PM

Ratings highlight top nursing homes in each state, metro area

U.S. News & World Report Releases Best Nursing Homes 2013 from U.S. News

How to Pay For Nursing Home Costs

February 26, 2013 at 01:30PM

Medicare, Medicaid, and other resources can help minimize the cost of long-term care.

How to Pay For Nursing Home Costs from U.S. News

9 Warning Signs of Bad Care

February 26, 2013 at 01:30PM

Red flags in your loved one’s nursing home care aren’t always obvious.

9 Warning Signs of Bad Care from U.S. News

How We Rated Nursing Homes

February 26, 2013 at 01:30PM

Health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality of medical care determined each home’s star ratings.

How We Rated Nursing Homes from U.S. News

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Congress Wastes Time Fretting About the Oscars and Zero Dark Thirty

February 25, 2013 at 07:15PM

Congress shouldn't be admonishing the Zero Dark Thirty production team for portraying torture, but focusing on passing a budget.

Congress Wastes Time Fretting About the Oscars and Zero Dark Thirty from U.S. News

As Sudan and South Sudan Inch to War, the U.S. Can't Remain Neutral

February 25, 2013 at 07:14PM

It's time for the United States to make clear they will increase military assistance in Sudan if the North and South can't come to an agreement.

As Sudan and South Sudan Inch to War, the U.S. Can't Remain Neutral from U.S. News

Latest Robo-Signing Settlement Bittersweet for Consumers

February 25, 2013 at 07:13PM

The most recent robo-signing settlement amounts to little more than a slap on the wrist.

Latest Robo-Signing Settlement Bittersweet for Consumers from U.S. News

Businesses and Families Have Already Endured a 'Sequester'

February 25, 2013 at 06:44PM

Most Americans have adapted to far bigger cutbacks than what Washington is now facing.

Businesses and Families Have Already Endured a 'Sequester' from U.S. News

After SOPA, a New Virtual March on Washington

February 25, 2013 at 06:44PM

The march aims to convince lawmakers immigration reform is needed to bring more innovators to America.

After SOPA, a New Virtual March on Washington from U.S. News

Women Are Shut Out in the Media

February 25, 2013 at 06:31PM

Even in the 21st Century, inequalities for women are everywhere.

Women Are Shut Out in the Media from U.S. News

Nutrition Myths and Common Sense

February 25, 2013 at 05:52PM

Persistent nutrition myths deny common sense and human history

Nutrition Myths and Common Sense from U.S. News

Choosing a New Pope Isn't a Political Campaign

February 25, 2013 at 05:50PM

The media is warping the upcoming selection of a new pope into something resembling a Western political campaign.

Choosing a New Pope Isn't a Political Campaign from U.S. News

New Blood Test May Signal End of Invasive Prenatal Testing

February 25, 2013 at 05:45PM

The newly approved test is more than 99 percent effective at detecting trisomies.

New Blood Test May Signal End of Invasive Prenatal Testing from U.S. News

Energy Execs: More Drilling, Less Regulation

February 25, 2013 at 09:09PM

The U.S. is poised to be an energy superpower if only officials cut through red tape and open up more federal lands for development.

Energy Execs: More Drilling, Less Regulation from U.S. News

Republicans and Democrats Crank Up Sequester Drama

February 25, 2013 at 08:56PM

Politicians prepare messaging in final week before sequestration.

Republicans and Democrats Crank Up Sequester Drama from U.S. News

Bucaramanga: Colombia’s Hidden Retirement Haven

February 25, 2013 at 08:30PM

Bucaramanga is a little-known pleasant and affordable city for retirees.

Bucaramanga: Colombia’s Hidden Retirement Haven from U.S. News

How the Federal Reserve Is Making Big Bank Bailouts More Likely

February 25, 2013 at 07:19PM

It's a bad sign that the Federal Reserve primary bank risk measure shows no correlation to four of five indicators of risk.

How the Federal Reserve Is Making Big Bank Bailouts More Likely from U.S. News

On Gun Ownership and More, Americans Have Little Privacy

February 25, 2013 at 08:30PM

As the debate over a national gun registry rages in Congress, most Americans don't realize how much of their personal information is public.

On Gun Ownership and More, Americans Have Little Privacy from U.S. News

Should Michelle Obama Have Presented at the Oscars?

February 25, 2013 at 08:24PM

The First Lady appeared live via video from the White House to present the award for Best Picture.

Should Michelle Obama Have Presented at the Oscars? from U.S. News

How We Felt About the 2013 Oscars (in GIFs)

February 25, 2013 at 08:14PM

Michelle Obama wowed the crowd, all the stars looked good, but the show was a snore.

How We Felt About the 2013 Oscars (in GIFs) from U.S. News

Lena Dunham's Girls: The Raw Truth About Twentysomethings

February 25, 2013 at 07:45PM

The trials and tribulations of being twentysomething.

Lena Dunham's Girls: The Raw Truth About Twentysomethings from U.S. News

Congress Wastes Time Fretting About the Oscars and Zero Dark Thirty

February 25, 2013 at 07:15PM

Congress shouldn't be admonishing the Zero Dark Thirty production team for portraying torture, but focusing on passing a budget.

Congress Wastes Time Fretting About the Oscars and Zero Dark Thirty from U.S. News

As Sudan and South Sudan Inch to War, the U.S. Can't Remain Neutral

February 25, 2013 at 07:14PM

It's time for the United States to make clear they will increase military assistance in Sudan if the North and South can't come to an agreement.

As Sudan and South Sudan Inch to War, the U.S. Can't Remain Neutral from U.S. News

Latest Robo-Signing Settlement Bittersweet for Consumers

February 25, 2013 at 07:13PM

The most recent robo-signing settlement amounts to little more than a slap on the wrist.

Latest Robo-Signing Settlement Bittersweet for Consumers from U.S. News

After SOPA, a New Virtual March on Washington

February 25, 2013 at 06:44PM

The march aims to convince lawmakers immigration reform is needed to bring more innovators to America.

After SOPA, a New Virtual March on Washington from U.S. News

Businesses and Families Have Already Endured a 'Sequester'

February 25, 2013 at 06:44PM

Most Americans have adapted to far bigger cutbacks than what Washington is now facing.

Businesses and Families Have Already Endured a 'Sequester' from U.S. News

Women Are Shut Out in the Media

February 25, 2013 at 06:31PM

Even in the 21st Century, inequalities for women are everywhere.

Women Are Shut Out in the Media from U.S. News

Nutrition Myths and Common Sense

February 25, 2013 at 05:52PM

Persistent nutrition myths deny common sense and human history

Nutrition Myths and Common Sense from U.S. News

Choosing a New Pope Isn't a Political Campaign

February 25, 2013 at 05:50PM

The media is warping the upcoming selection of a new pope into something resembling a Western political campaign.

Choosing a New Pope Isn't a Political Campaign from U.S. News

New Blood Test May Signal End of Invasive Prenatal Testing

February 25, 2013 at 05:45PM

The newly approved test is more than 99 percent effective at detecting trisomies.

New Blood Test May Signal End of Invasive Prenatal Testing from U.S. News