Health
Mildly Depressed? Don’t Count on Drugs
A new study shows that sugar pills work about as well, except in people with very severe depression.
Education
Harvard University.
Inside the Best Value College Rankings
Nation & World
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
Reaching for a Final Healthcare Vote
2009 Year in Photos
Take a look back at the major events of 2009 in our year-end photo gallery.
Steele Doubts Republicans Can Retake House
Steele told Sean Hannity he doesn't think Republicans can regain the House in November.
Military Intelligence Chief Calls for Change
Maj. Gen. Flynn says officers are "ignorant of local economics".
Refusing Chickenpox Vaccine Has Consequences
Kids whose parents refuse chickenpox vaccine are 9 times as likely to get sick.
Might a Toddler's Constipation Be Serious?
Often, painful voiding during the potty-training years is a result of fear.
A Bit Depressed? Don’t Count on Drugs
A new study shows that sugar pills work about as well, except in people with very severe depression.
The 50 Best Careers of 2010
These careers exhibit a strong outlook for the coming year.
5 Tips for Returning Holiday Gifts
Here's the scoop on returning unwanted presents in stores and online.
How to Pick the Best Index Fund
A three-step guide for index fund investors.
USC Imposes Sanctions on Hoops Team
An internal investigation by the school prompts serious self-imposed penalties.
Polls Open for Year-End Awards
Vote now for the top story, nonstory, newsmaker, and alternative media outlet of the year.
America's Best High Schools
Which high schools rank among the best in the nation? Search for the top-rated schools near you.
Cary: Conservatives Should Stop Ignoring Iran
We should all be cheering for the resistance--especially by women--in Iran.
The Year in Political Cartoons: 2009
Recall the year 2009 through editorial cartoons.
Political Cartoons on Sarah Palin
We've assembled some of the best editorial cartoons on Sarah Palin. Check them out.
Communicating Using Brain Waves and a Computer
New technology could allow the speech disabled to communicate with the outside world.
A Do-It-Yourself Bed-Bug Detector
With bed-bug numbers on the rise in North America, researchers test homemade bug finders.
New-Found Galaxies May be Farthest Back in Time and Space Yet
Potential finding uses data that push the limits of current technology.
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Best Careers 2009
U.S. News profiles 30 careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction. Plus, Most Overrated Careers.