Live-Blogging From Both Sides of the Aisle
The U.S. News opinion team weighs in on the candidates' responses from the left, right, and everywhere in between.
Social Security Benefit Payments to Rise 1.7%
Average monthly benefit will rise to $1,261, but this may not cover increases in Medicare costs.
Warming Linked to Severe, Frequent Hurricanes
If current trends continue, there may be close to 10 land-falling hurricanes per year by 2100.
Is Clinton Responsible for Libya Attack?
The secretary of state has accepted responsibility for the terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of four Americans.
Price Increases Outstrip Wage Growth
September's CPI report suggests that consumers are losing purchasing power.
The Real Loser in the Lance Armstrong Scandal
The agency that once backed his cycling team may have an even worse reputation than the disgraced doper.
Sen. Coburn Draws Attention to Wasteful Spending
Sen. Tom Coburn's annual slam book on how the government wastes taxpayer's money is out and calls out the current Congress as one of the worst yet.
