Why A High Unemployment Rate Might Help Some Jobless
Unemployment benefits are tied to the overall unemployment rate, leaving some improbably hoping for a high rate so they don’t lose the financial help.
Tai Chi May Help Parkinson’s Patients Regain Balance
Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art involving slow and rhythmic movement, has been shown to benefit older people by maintaining …
Powerful GOP-Linked SuperPAC Has Clear Agenda
As some superPACS throw millions of dollars into the Republican primaries, others such as American Crossroads are quietly preparing for …
What Do The Dow’s Daily Swings Mean? Not Much.
Turn on the news on any given day, and you’re likely to hear about the Dow Jones Industrial Average. It …
China Laces Up Its Chuck Taylors
Stroll along a street in downtown Shanghai for very long and you’re likely to run into someone wearing Converse Chuck …
What Do Democracy Promoters Actually Do?
American lawmakers are furious with a mounting diplomatic crisis in Egypt, where dozens of nongovernmental workers, including 19 Americans, could …
Potential Conflicts At Freddie Mac Draw Scrutiny
A federal Inspector General’s office confirmed Wednesday it is looking into Freddie Mac investments that act as bets against homeowners …
Arizona Lawmakers Target Public Workers’ Unions
Labor unions are scheduled to rally in front of the Arizona State Capitol Thursday afternoon to protest four bills quickly …
Israel Isn’t Going To Attack Us, Iran’s U.N. Ambassador Says
Asked this afternoon if he thinks Israel will attack his nation anytime soon in a bid to destroy work Iran …
Washington State Lawmakers OK Gay Marriage
Lawmakers in Washington state voted Wednesday to legalize gay marriage, a move that would make the state the sixth in …
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