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How Valid is Palin's Abortion Attack on Obama?

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

The McCain campaign is suggesting that the Democratic nominee is a pro-choice extremist who supported a form of infanticide. The reality is very different, and the central allegation misleading

Bank Failures Sit at Unlucky 13, But Maybe Not For Long

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

The Financial Hazards of Washington's Rumor Mill

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Singling out Wall Street bailout candidates is an increasingly risky proposition for beltway politicians

Undergrads on the Bread Line

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

College students have volunteered at food pantries for years. But as buying each meal gets pricier, a growing number are finding themselves on the other side of the counter

Palin's Blown Opportunity on Energy Independence

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

The Alaska governor says she is uniquely qualified to be vice president as the leader of an oil and gas-producing state

The Sheriff Who Wouldn't Evict

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Amid the depths of the housing crisis, Sheriff Tom Dart, of Cook County, Ill., tells TIME why he's refusing to foreclose on local properties

Clintons Rally For Obama in Pennsylvania

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

When Bill and Hillary Clinton take the stage Sunday at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, it will be the launch of an active campaign for their former nemesis Barack Obama

In Battleground Virginia, a Tale of Two Ground Games

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

On the streets of one battleground state, one can easily witness the divisions of a nation

Just What the Economy Needs: A $5,000 Toilet

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

The Japanese company Toto unveils its $5,000 toilet, in case anyone has a house left to put it in.

What the Troopergate Report Really Says

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Friday's report from special investigator Stephen Branchflower to Alaska's Legislative Council answered some basic questions about the political and personal bog known as Troopergate

Viewpoint: For Gay Marriage, Time to Go Beyond the Courts

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Connecticut's Supreme Court is the latest to tear down constitutional barriers to same-sex marriage. But the real test will be getting legislatures to act

States and Cities Grapple with the Credit Crunch

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Some states, like California, are having trouble paying their bills. Others are simply having to pay higher interest rates

Restaurants Face Lean Times in the Economic Downturn

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Fast-casual eateries will be the soup kitchens of this economic downturn, as the table-service restaurant industry takes a hit

Races to Watch '08: A GOP Seat in Upstate New York

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Republican Chris Lee and Democrat Alice Kryzan are engaged in a contest for the territory between Buffalo and Rochester using deep pockets on the one hand and energy on the other

Weekly Index of the News

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Key events for the week of October 3 - 9, 2008

For White Working Class, Obama Rises on Empty Wallets

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

It once seemed potent enough to cost Obama the election. But as the economy falters, race is receding. A battleground report

Sen. Pete Domenici on Mental Health

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

The Senator from New Mexico talks about his career-long campaign for mental health parity, and the landmark legislation he's passed as part of the $700 billion Congressional bailout package

The Obama Surge: Will It Last?

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

In a time of distress, he's projected comfort and confidence. But eventually he'll need to take risks too

Does Sarah Palin Have a Pentecostal Problem?

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

One reason the Republicans aren't going after Obama's relationship with the Rev. Wright: their Veep candidate has her own church issues

Behind the Global Markets' Meltdown

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

It spread from the U.S. Here's how it could burn us again

Murder-Suicide in California: A Tragedy of the Financial Crisis?

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Coming amid the credit crunch and the financial crisis, the tragedy of a financial analyst takes on a larger symbolism

Cleveland's Crisis: Cars Aren't Moving

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

The automobile showrooms need refurbishing and folks need cars, but everything -- especially sales and leases -- is on hold

Obama Plays Ball Control in Second Debate

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

Ahead in the polls, an unflappable Barack Obama played a careful offense in the second presidential debate

Young Voters Could Be the Deciding Factor in Florida

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

The conventional wisdom has been that as its seniors go, so goes the state. This year that may be changing

Grading the Second Presidential Debate

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

John McCain went on the offensive and Barack Obama played it safe. But nothing happened to shake up a race that is trending more and more in the Democrat's favor

Colleges Getting Hit by the Credit Crunch

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:40:00 EST

How the financial crisis is affecting America's universities -- and where to look for a silver lining