Saturday, November 7, 2009

Judicial Nominees Stalled

President Obama has made 26 lower court nominations but only four have been confirmed.

Obama's Clash of Political Realities

The president must appeal to Republicans, Democrats, and centrists all at the same time.

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.

Little Luck in Finding an H1N1 Flu Shot

Only 34 percent of parents seeking vaccine for kids found it.

    Preventing Sudden Death in Athletes

    There's a debate over whether adding an ECG to pre-competition exams is a wise move.

      Your Health Insurance Plan After Reform

      The future points to health insurance plans that provide solid coverage for just about every American.

        Expanded First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Becomes Law

        One day after the measure won Congressional approval, President Obama has signed it.

        October Jobs Report: A True Witches' Brew

        Employers cut 190,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate zooms to 10.2 percent.

        15 Cars Fueling the Auto Recovery

        Excitement still sells, with some hot new sports cars sprinting out of the gate.

        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.

        Heye: Healthcare Vote Delays a Bad Sign for Dems

        Expect more waiting, and arm twisting, as vulnerable reps take the hint from voters.

        Erbe: California Candidates' Poor Voting Record

        Couldn't Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman have put a note in their BlackBerrys about voting?

        Editorial Cartoons on Afghanistan

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

        Largest Known Galactic Congregation a "Graveyard"

        Supercluster is bigger than first thought—and its inhabitants are all dead or dying.

        Newborn Babies May Cry in their Mother Tongues

        Days after birth, French and German infants wail to the melodic structure of their languages.

        How Bacteria Get Past Our Defenses

        Researchers study one of the few bacteria that manages to evade the body's mucus defenses.

        Video

        College Life from Real Students

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        U.S. News Weekly

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        Rankings

        Find the Right College

        Get rankings and expanded school profiles with the Best Colleges Premium Online Edition.

        Nation & World

        People visit graves in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery May 25, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. Section 60 is one of the main places where those who died while serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried.

        Quiz: Arlington National Cemetery

        Soldiers from which wars are interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns? Which two presidents are buried there?

        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

        Obama's Oversized Agenda

        President Obama will win the war with economics given another year or so ["Obama's Honeymoon Is Over," usnews.com].

        Washington Whispers

        Washington Whispers

        Irony in Jarrett Trip to Chamber of Commerce

        Adviser Jarrett should watch for trap doors at Chamber of Commerce, a group she has slapped.

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        Little Luck in Finding an H1N1 Flu Shot

        On Parenting: Only 34 percent of parents seeking vaccine for kids found it.

        Today's Picture: Memorial for Slain Nun

        God & Country: Sister Marguerite Bartz was found murdered last Sunday in Navajo, New Mexico

        Antiabortion Ad Before Healthcare Vote

        God & Country: Antiabortion groups allege the House healthcare bill includes federally funded abortions.

        Preventing Sudden Death in Athletes

        On Fitness: There's a debate over whether adding an ECG to pre-competition exams is a wise move.

        Catholic Church vs. New York Times

        God & Country: A Times reporter rebuts charges from New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan that her paper is anti-Catholic.

        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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