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Tennessee's Republican legislature has enacted a new law allowing

The UN now has "Happiness" on the global agenda, a major achievement for the small Himalayan country of Bhutan. Which are the "Happiest" countries? Who decides?

After years of hand-wringing about a world with too many people, the human population is rapidly getting older. We look at the consequences — for better or worse.

Thousands of foreclosed homes look like a good investment -- for rentals on a massive scale. Will George W. Bush's "ownership society" morph into a "rentership society?"

In yesterday's voting, Mitt Romney won across the Republican spectrum as never before. But Rich Santorum is not conceding the GOP nomination yet.

There's widespread mistrust of all three branches of government. Will both presidential candidates have to face that challenge to appeal to the voters?

It’s "the Year of Big Data." What is it? What are the benefits and the dangers? Why are numerous federal agencies about to begin a major research initiative on big data?

The documentary "Bully" has been released today in New York and Los Angeles in defiance of the MPAA's R-rating because of the "F-word."

With oral arguments over and speculation already begun, does the

Iraq may still be at risk of coming apart, but it's hosting the Arab League for the first time since the era of Saddam Hussein. Can it prevent more bloodshed in Syria?