Political leaders from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast have not been shy about their intent to seek as much federal funding as possible for their storm-struck states. Damages and lost economic … read more »
Presidential Debate Hosts Face Lengthy Checklist
Is the humidity in the hall just right? Are there enough hotel rooms nearby to hold the hordes of campaign staffers and journalists? Will the candidates’ dressing rooms be big enough? … read more »
Aggressive Or Annoying? Some Find Debate Too Rude
This is presidential? They bicker, interrupt, talk over the moderator. To some, the Obama-Romney rematch was squirm-inducing. But shedding some dignity probably won’t cost the candidates much. Since both President … read more »
Biden’s Job In VP Debate Is To Change The Narrative
AUDIO: Thursday night may be Representative Paul Ryan’s first debate on a national television stage, but Vice President Joe Biden is an old hand. Four years ago he debated Sarah … read more »
What If They Held A Debate And Nobody Won?
For most people reacting to last week’s presidential debate, their first thought was probably not about who made the best arguments or told the most truths. Rather it was likely … read more »
Will The Debates Determine The Outcome? History Says It’s Debatable
The candidates have gone through the primaries and caucuses, the delegate counts and the conventions. At this point, they’re traveling the country, trying to make their case. Now comes the … read more »
How Can We Prevent Mass Killings Like Aurora?
On the morning of the latest mass shooting, in a place that has become synonymous with tragedy, Tom Mauser’s phone started ringing at 5 a.m. When he turned on the … read more »
Putting A Positive Spin On Negative Campaigning
The general presidential election is still months away, but President Obama and presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney are already hammering each other with attack ads.
Making Summer Jobs Work For Teens
A report by Northeastern University’s Center for Labor Market Studies finds that less than 30 percent of U.S. teens had jobs in the summers of 2010 and 2011. Though the … read more »
The Face That Changed The Search For Missing Kids
Etan Patz’s disappearance haunted his family for decades. The arrest Thursday of a man who reportedly confessed to killing the 6-year-old back in 1979 may finally end their uncertainty.
Why Do Terrorists So Often Go For Planes?
Ever since the Sept. 11 attacks, airports have probably been the most heavily guarded sites when it comes to preventing terrorist attacks.