Saturday, November 14, 2009

A Peek at Palin's 'Going Rogue'

The book isn't scheduled for release until Tuesday, but already people are talking.

Top White House Lawyer Stepping Down

Counsel's departure will be the highest-ranking resignation so far in Obama's 10-month presidency.

America's Best Leaders 2009

Right now, good leadership is more important than ever. Get to know the people who made this year's list.

Caffeinated Alcohol Drinks' Safety Questioned

FDA investigates brands like Joose, Four Loko, and Liquid Charge that are popular with teen drinkers.

    Prostate Cancer: The PSA Test Still Rules

    Value of test in detecting prostate cancer is under attack—but that's wrongheaded.

      Why Is Progress Against Cancer So Slow?

      Deaths rates are down, but there's still much to be learned about beating the disease.

        10 Companies Missing the Earnings Boom

        These laggards reveal remaining weaknesses in a struggling economy.

        10 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Sluggish Winter Months

        What you need to know to sell your home in the off-season.

        What Job Seekers Can Expect in 2010

        Likely events in Washington and in the economy.

        America's Best Colleges

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

        World's Best Universities

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

        America's Best High Schools: Gold Medal List

        See the 100 high schools that performed the best in our three-step America's Best High Schools analysis.

        Roff: Obama Is Misguided Over Gitmo Trial Decision

        Say what you will about Bush, but he did prevent additional terrorist attacks.

        Cary: Islam's Leaders Need to Speak Out

        If Islam is a religion of peace, why don't more clerics publicly condemn violence?

        Editorial Cartoons on Afghanistan

        We've assembled some of the best editorial cartoons on Afghanistan. Check them out.

        Free Spirit: NASA Attempts to Rescue Mars Rover

        Efforts to extract the rover from a sandpit will start next week, but success is uncertain.

        Study Links Climate Change to California Droughts

        Long droughts in the past 20,000 years could today have "big implications" for the state.

        The Big Picture: Thunderstorms From Space

        Crew aboard the International Space Station capture images of thunderstorms over Brazil.

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        Find the Right College

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        Nation & World

        U.S. currency

        Quiz: Money Matters

        What was the largest currency denomination ever produced by the U.S. Treasury? Pennies are made mostly out of what metal?

        Health: Cancer

        Video: Treating Cancer

        There is a wide range of treatments to help you to fight your cancer.

        Nation & World

        Barack Obama

        Obama's Inner Circle

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

        Business

        Best Careers

        Best Careers 2009

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

        U.S. News Auto Rankings

        Best Cars 2009

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        Letters and Comments

        Opinion Letters

        Opinion Letters

        A Republican Revival in Congress?

        The big question for me is whether the dampening numbers are the result of too much Democratic success, or too little ["Giddy Republicans Foresee Bigger House Gains in 2010 Than in 1994," usnews.com].

        Washington Whispers

        Washington Whispers

        Republicans Shrug at Reid Re-election Stories

        The GOP pokes holes in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's re-election blueprint.

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        Caffeinated Alcohol Drinks' Safety Questioned

        On Parenting: FDA investigates brands like Joose, Four Loko, and Liquid Charge that are popular with teen drinkers.

        Dems Should Hit the Breaks on Healthcare

        Mary Kate Cary: The Democratic Party is looking in the rearview mirror and hitting the accelerator.

        Today's Picture: Islamic School Seized

        God & Country: The government is moving to seize four mosques, including one in Queens that houses a school.

        Quote of the Week: Rick Warren on Politics

        God & Country: The Saddleback pastor says he avoids public policy when talking to politicians.

        The Safest Cities for Walking to Work

        Fresh Greens: Our communities are built for cars, not pedestrians - so in many places, it's all but impossible to walk safely to work.

        Brian Kelly

        Brian Kelly, Editor U.S. News & World Report

        Editor's Note: Why Leadership Really Matters

        Turbulent times demand strong guidance and fortitude.

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