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President Obama's approval ratings have dropped so low he's vulnerable to the Republicans, even before they've chosen a candidate. We hear from supporters and critics...

The Republican slate of presidential contenders was shaken up this weekend. We hear what Rick Perry brings to the race and how it’s been changed by the Iowa Straw Poll.

Last night's debate in Iowa produced fireworks between Republican presidential contenders. What did it reveal about a Republican Administration if one of these candidates defeats Barack Obama?

London was quiet today, but looting and violence spread to other parts of the country. We hear different opinions about the causes of Britain's worst riots in decades...

The Great Recession wreaked havoc with the economy, and the slow recovery is producing headlines about a possible "double-dip." Americans have a right to be worried, and they are...

Washington is looking for cuts in programs serving millions of Americans who are poor, sick and hungry. Private nonprofits and charities won't be able to make up the difference...

The world is watching for the impact of history's first downgrading of the credit rating of the United States. How important is it? How worried should Americans be?

A massive, five-year international cyber attack called "Shady RAT" is said to be a wake-up call for both government and industry. Not that anybody's surprised...

The so-called "Arab Spring" began with peaceful protests that led to hopes of non-violent revolution in Tunisia and Egypt. In Syria and Libya, dissent has led to bloody...

The debt-ceiling debate is over, but tax increases and defense spending will be back on Washington's agenda as soon as Thanksgiving. We hear what past and future debates...