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State of the Union, Annotated Reuters

State of the Union, Annotated

Our former chief White House speechwriter dissects Obama's address with an eye toward the president's 2012 strategy.

Elite Wall Street Donations Jumped 700% Since 1990 Reuters

Elite Wall Street Donations Jumped 700% Since 1990

Political contributions from the finance, insurance, and real estate sectors have increased dramatically in the past two decades

The Sky Is on Fire! Randi Halland

The Sky Is on Fire!

A collection of photos and videos from this week in Norway, which has been witness to some jaw-dropping light shows.

The Mammogram Myth Reuters

The Mammogram Myth

Many women don't realize that the x-ray only detects 80 to 90 percent of cancers, sometimes less.

Newt Gingrich Falls Short in a Crucial GOP Debate Reuters

Newt Gingrich Falls Short in a Crucial GOP Debate

It was the candidate's last chance to shine before the Florida primary.

Unions Hate Private Equity, But They Love Its Profits

Many of the groups that attacked Romney put their pension into private equity.

Can Pinterest and Svpply Help Reduce Consumption?

Product-bookmarking sites give the pleasure of shopping, for free.

Drink Like Royalty

Created specifically for King Edward VII, King's Ginger is finally available on American shelves.

How My Mother Beat the Public School System

One woman's tale from the days before school choice was a much-discussed issue.

What's the Single Biggest Problem With Our Tax Code?

We asked readers, and received a wide range of responses.

February is Graphic Novel Month

Make your nomination for our next 1book140 book club pick

Newt Gingrich Promises Lunar Colony by 2020

It's a sign of his disinterest in real, rational problem-solving.

The Secret to Going Viral

Marketers want to boil down people's sharing behavior to one, easy equation, but that's not how social networks work.

How Rich is Buffett's Secretary?

This morning's reports—that Debbie Bosanek pays a tax rate of 35.8 percent of her income—are confusing.

Why Chinese Migrants Will Take 3.2 Billion Trips Over 40 Days

Millions travel for the New Year, resulting in days-long lines at train stations.

Will Cutting the Defense Budget Leave America at Risk?

An expert answers questions on military spending fears, from survival to lost jobs.

How the Success of Light Beer Will Change Other Iconic Brands

Food and beverage companies are feeling pressure to offer better-for-you products.

The FBI Wants Your Tweets

It's the latest government agency to try to capitalize on the wealth of information flowing publicly through social networks.

The Off-the-Radar Oscar Nominees to Watch

Where to see the more-fascinating, less-talked-about films

The Fed's Gloomy Economic Outlook

Officials are predicting three bleak years for the U.S.

What if D-Day and the Moon Landing Had Failed?

What Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon planned to say if tragedy occurred

The Gmail Logo Was Designed the Night Before the Service Launched

The story behind a Google designer's hurried, now iconic logo.

The Billionaire Magnate Bankrolling Newt Gingrich

Super PAC backer Sheldon Adelson is reshaping the 2012 presidential race.

Use Google? Time to Get Real About Protecting Your Digital Self

The company is compiling user data across all of its products—at some point, it will be more than we're comfortable with.

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Davos 2012 Reuters Davos 2012
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