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  • [Lincoln Bible]

    'I Do Solemnly Swear…'

    President-elect Barack Obama will use the same Bible at his inauguration that Abraham Lincoln used in 1861 when he was sworn in. See which Bibles and verses other U.S. presidents chose.

  • [Ripple Effects]

    Crisis's Ripple Effects

    In a four-part video series, WSJ's Julie Jargon looks at how the credit crunch has affected two small business owners and those around them.

  • [Donors]

    Inaugural Donors

    Take a look at big donors helping finance Mr. Obama's Jan. 20 swearing-in festivities.

  • [See Graphic]

    Bad Month at Satyam

    See Satyam's falling stock price and key events that have hurt the Indian company in recent weeks.

  • [scandal]

    Financial Frauds

    Take a look at other corporate governance scandals and what became of the companies' executives.

  • [gazprom]

    Russian Gas Shock

    See more on Europe's dependence on Russia for natural gas and how the supply squeeze is affecting different countries.

  • [Israel map]

    Gaza Conflict Intensifies

    Track the new developments in the Israeli offensive in Gaza.

  • [See graphic]

    Competing Priorities

    See how factions among congressional Democrats could shape the party's ambitious agenda.

  • [beijing subway]

    Underground City

    See details on past, present, and future Beijing subway lines.

  • [hispanics map]

    Hispanics Hit Hard

    See how different Congressional districts with large Hispanic populations break down in terms of prime and nonprime home loans.

  • [Groveton New Hampshire Mill]

    A Mill Town's Uncertain Future

    In Groveton, N.H., former paper-mill workers are struggling to adjust to a new way of life after the town's main employer shut down its mill a year ago.

  • [best of the year photos]

    Photos of the Year

    A tumultuous year brought a new U.S. president-elect, the financial crisis, natural disaster in China, war in Congo, and more. See the best photos of 2008.

  • [cassandra]

    How to Play the Crisis

    Even those spotting trouble early don't agree how it will unfold -- or the right way to cash in.

  • [uribe's colombia]

    Uribe's Colombia

    Read more about Colombia president Alvaro Uribe's six years in office, and see how things have changed in his tenure.

  • [food crisis]

    The Ongoing Food Crisis

    Despite big harvests in 2008, stores are so low that prices could spike again if production falters. See how grain production compares to consumption in countries around the world.

  • [Dell's carbon output]

    Dell's Carbon Footprint

    Dell said this summer that it has become "carbon-neutral," but the reality for corporations trying to go green often falls far short of the ideal. See what Dell does – and doesn't – include in its count.

  • [Wall Street implodes]

    Implosion of an Industry

    Read how the titans of Wall Street, who were paid lavishly to manage risk, misjudged dangers facing their institutions and financial markets.

  • [connections]

    Madoff's Circle of Friends

    Bernard Madoff relied on a variety of outside entities to connect him with investors. A sample.

  • [Clinton Foundation Donors]

    Clinton Foundation Donors

    See the top donors to Bill Clinton's charitable foundation, and how much they gave, in a sortable table.

  • [obama's advisers]

    Obama's Advisers

    See some of the people expected to join the new administration.

  • [The Local Burden]

    The Local Burden

    Review state-by-state details on budget -- and deficit -- forecasts for 2009 and 2010.

  • [See more]

    From Ponzi to Madoff

    Bernard Madoff's alleged swindle is the latest of the kind made famous by Charles Ponzi in the 1920s. Read more about previous Ponzi schemes.

  • [Interactive]

    Merry Cookies

    Take a holiday tasting tour of Europe's best biscuits, and listen to our reporters give their cookie comments.

  • [Calpers]

    Calpers's Bad Bets

    See a map and photos of real-estate investments by California's giant public pension fund.

  • [big decisions]

    It Is So Ordered

    Review the Supreme Court's major decisions so far in the 2008-2009 term.

  • [carter's legacy]

    Jimmy Carter's Energy Legacy

    By most measures, the Carter years were the high-water mark for energy reform.

  • [Avondale, Arizona]

    Neighborhoods in Ruins

    City officials in Avondale, Ariz., face a difficult choice: Which failing neighborhoods to save with federal grant?

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    Past Features

    Browse through an archive of five years of interactive features from the Online Journal on topics including scandals, terrorism, markets and sports. See 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, or 2004 and earlier.

Photos of the Day

  • [BULL]

    In Pictures: Jan. 15

    Residents run with the bulls in an Indian festival, an Israeli strike hits a United Nations building, rickshaw drivers protest electricity cutbacks in Nepal and more.

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  • [Israeli soldiers]

    Israel Strikes U.N. Office, Kills Hamas Official

    As fighting continued Thursday, Israel sent an envoy to Egypt to discuss a cease-fire proposal, and the Bush administration worked with Israel on a deal to hasten such an agreement

  • [Obama Metro farecard]

    Photos: Washington Preps for Inauguration

    Work has been going on for months to get Washington D.C. supplied with all the seats, viewing stands, portable restrooms and other amenities it will need for the inaugural ceremony for President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20.

  • [Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe]

    Zimbabwe Power Play Jeopardizes Citizens

    Weeks before President Robert Mugabe has vowed he will set up a new government, Zimbabweans are facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, outside monitors say.

  • [Judd, trash]

    From the Garbage to the Runway

    Nancy Judd crafts wearable art from junk in order to raise awareness about the environment and recycling. Her creations, which appraise at around $30,000 each, have earned her a role in the upcoming Green Inaugural Ball.

  • [march]

    Capitol Crowds

    No head count is planned for President-elect Barack Obama's Jan. 20 inauguration. Figures range from three million, according to the mayor, to a more conservative one million. Mr. Obama won't be the first to draw a big crowd.

  • [Oakland shooting protests]

    Violent Protests Follow Police Shooting in Oakland

    More than 100 people were arrested Wednesday in demonstrations in response to the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a transit police officer on Jan. 1.

  • [See Photos]

    Cold Grips Europe

    Amid unusually cold temperatures and exceptional snowfall across Europe, Russia decided to cut off its gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine over a price row.

  • [Robert Sylvester, Normal, Bloomington, bank robber]

    Suspected Bandit Dies After Shootout

    A silver-haired Illinois man led police on a high-speed chase before being fatally shot on a highway. He is suspected of having robbed banks and currency stores.

  • [Migrant mother]

    Roosevelt's New Deal Legacy

    The measures President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced as part of the New Deal funded massive public works and launched programs that would captures life during the Depression in photographs and on paper.

  • [promo]

    Georgia Goes Ahead with "Go Fish" Despite Hurdles

    Despite mounting criticism, economic and budget woes and parched lakes, Georgia's governor is proceeding with a $19 million dollar plan aimed at making the state the most popular fishing destination in the country.

  • [dealers]

    A Tale of Two Dealerships

    In London, Ky., the fortunes of a Chrysler dealership plummeted, forcing its owner to empty his bank accounts and sell his home. A nearby Toyota dealership – once reviled in the area – is holding steady so far.

  • [shack]

    The Saga of a Subprime Mortgage

    Marvene Halterman, an unemployed Arizona woman with a long list of creditors, took out a $103,000 mortgage on her 576-square-foot house in 2007. Within a year, she stopped paying the mortgage. Now all the investors with an interest in the house will likely recoup only $16,000.

  • [Pink Tab bikini top]

    Searching for Treasure Trove of Trash

    Some artists see Christmas, with all its excess trash, as the perfect time to advance creative and environmental causes. They hope to find a bonanza of materials curbside, which they'll transform into art.

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