Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Nation & World

Thousands More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan

The U.S. commander there, in an exclusive interview, calls for a further buildup to counter the Taliban.

Money & Business

Dollar signs on a keyboard (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)

How to Earn Money From Blogging

Starting a website can provide a secondary income.

Health

Watermelon (Jupiter Images)

Science of Aphrodisiacs

A look into the claims of some libido-boosting foods.

How America Is Squandering Its Power

Andrew Bacevich, a veteran and scholar, blames the Bush administration and the American people.

McCain Sees a "Very Contentious" Campaign

But he says, if victorious, he would take a conciliatory approach to governing.

Thousands More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan

The U.S. commander there, in an exclusive interview, calls for a further buildup to counter the Taliban.

Are Dental Fillings Containing Mercury Safe?

The dental association sites studies that found no harm from amalgams made from the metal.

Is Your Drinking Water Giving You Diabetes?

Arsenic, a common trace contaminant in well water, has been linked to type 2 diabetes.

The Science of Aphrodisiacs

We've heard some flimsy claims about libido-boosting foods. But there's some sound science, too.

6 Tips on Planning a Second Career

Moving into a new field later in life can be fulfilling. Here's how to do it.

How to Search for a Fallback Job

Job security has gone the way of cheap credit. Tips on seeking the job you'll need if you lose this one.

New Boxes Send Web Video to TVs

Roku grabs instant Netflix flicks while ZeeVee links the entire house to the Web.

Universities Scramble to Find Student Housing

High interest in dorms has forced schools to put hundreds on wait lists and send some to hotels.

The New Hot Job: Nuclear Engineering

After decades of declining interest, universities are scrambling to keep up with the newfound demand.

Transfer Students Feel the Pinch

State cuts to higher education are particularly tough for transfer students.

Barone: The Ghosts of Political Leanings

McCain's and Obama's poll numbers might reflect the cultural folkways of the states' first settlers.

Zuckerman: An Economy on the Brink

We are in the first nationwide housing crash since the 1930s, and no one yet knows where it will end.

Borger: When a Flip Isn't Always a Flop

Barack Obama has a harder task when he flips, as voters are still scratching their heads about him.

Healy: From Fish Oil to Medicine

No nutrient is more important for decreasing cardiovascular death than omega-3.

ON THE NEWSSTAND NOW

Who Will Pick the Next President?

In a changing America, some voters matter more than others.

Rankings

(Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)

Best Graduate Schools 2009

U.S. News has collected data from more than 12,000 graduate programs to bring you this year's rankings. Start by selecting a discipline for access to our top program rankings.

Health

Best Hospitals

Diseases & Conditions

New guides on personalized medicine, urinary incontinence, and fitness are now available.

Business

Career Guide

Best Careers 2008

These 31 jobs will be in growing demand as Americans seek richer, simpler lives. Plus, Most Overrated Careers.

Campaign 2008: Election Results

Campaign 2008

View candidate profiles, videos, and the latest headlines from the campaign trail.

Washington Whispers

Washington Whispers

Obama Fans Reject Hillary

Obama should take note, Whispers Poll voters say his best aspect is ending the Clinton era.

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US News Blogs

Free Speech Is Fine, Georgia Survey Says

Paper Trail: "Students and faculty [aren't] crushing each other's free speech with great force."

Home Builder Offers Money-Back Guarantee

The Home Front: Houston company takes novel approach to get people buying.

Managing Michael Phelps's Gold

Alpha Consumer: How the Olympic champion should handle his windfall.

Bad News for the Obama Campaign

Michael Barone: Obama still leads in some electoral vote counts, but two national polls have McCain ahead.

City Mouse, Country Mouse: Who Spends More?

Fresh Greens: The price of transportation and housing combined could push suburbanites to greener pastures.

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