Angela Merkel In The Haus: Everything You Need To Know About The German Elections [Infographic]
Angela Merkel, head of Germany's conservative Christian Democratic Union, was re-elected Sunday but narrowly missed an absolute majority.
Who Are Russia’s Allies And Enemies? Here’s How Russians View Other Countries [INFOGRAPHIC]
Belarus tops the list of allies, and the U.S. tops the list of hostile countries, according to a recent poll of Russian residents.
Obamacare's Biggest Problem: Largest Partisan Support Gap In 100 Years [Infographic]
For the first time in 100 years, one party forced through a bill with major national implications without any agreement from the opposing party.
Bernanke, The Financial Crisis And Endless QE: What America Thinks Of The Policy Maker And Market Mover [Infographic]
Only 42 percent of Americans trust Ben Bernanke to do the right thing for the U.S. economy.
Earnings By Major And Occupation: New Data From The US Census Bureau [CHART]
U.S. Census Bureau data shows how much undergraduate degree holders will earn in a lifetime, based on their occupation and major.
Health Insurance Exchanges Just Two Weeks Away, But More Than Half Of US Residents Don’t Approve Of Affordable Care Act [Infographic]
And health insurance exchanges go into effect in just two weeks.
The Bros Of Lehman Brothers: Where Are They Now? [INFOGRAPHIC]
When Lehman Brothers collapsed, it took down the careers of Dick Fuld, Erin Callan and Joe Gregory, among others.
US Economic Freedom Is At Lowest Point Since 2000 [MAP]
The United States, which ranked 10th on the Economic Freedom Index, scored 76, the lowest it has scored since 2000.
Most Muslims Don’t Approve Of Islamic Extremism [Infographic]
Clear majorities of the Muslim population in many of the countries surveyed were opposed to violence in the name of Islam.
Not Just Syria: Which Other Countries Have Chemical Weapons? [Interactive Map]
Russia and the United States have had the two largest chemical weapons stockpiles ever owned.
US Senators Who Voted Yes To Military Action In Syria Get More Cash From Defense Lobby [Chart]
Senators who voted "yes" for military force use in Syria received a lot more defense sector money than those who voted "no."
Hundreds Of Fast-Food And Retail Workers Went On Strike. Here’s Where It Happened. [Map]
A map of all the cities where low-wage workers at Walmart and fast-food restaurants have gone on strike recently.
Tax Havens: A Map Of Former, Current And Emerging Tax Shelter Countries [Interactive Map]
Looking for a good place to stash cash? Here's a map of countries and regions that are former, current and emerging tax havens.
Europeans Still Very Pessimistic About The Economy, Chinese Most Optimistic [Map]
Europeans are still very pessimistic, the Chinese are the most optimistic.
Only 14 Percent Of US Residents Don’t Pay Income Or Payroll Tax
Only 14 percent of U.S. residents pay neither income nor payroll taxes, and most of them are elderly or poor.
Minimum Wage And Purchasing Power Parity: Only Nine Countries Have A Higher Minimum Wage Than The US’ [Infographic]
After adjusting for buying power, the U.S. minimum wage doesn’t sound quite so low.
Facebook User Data Requests: Here’s How Many Inquiries Into Facebook Personal Data Global Governments Made And How Often Facebook Tattled [Interactive Map]
The United States tops the list of governments that requested Facebook client data, followed by India.
Who Thinks Military Force Is OK Without UN Approval? [Charts]
Nine nations out of 23 have a majority that say U.N. approval is not necessary to use military force.
The 10 Richest US Presidential Candidates Ever [Infographic]
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is tied for sixth place with her husband.
Living Alone: More US Residents Forming Single-Person Households Than Before [CHARTS]
More people are living alone than ever before, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report.
What The US Economy Is Missing: Jobs In The Middle Of The Pay Spectrum [CHARTS]
While the U.S. economy has seen considerable growth in both very low-paying jobs and very high-paying jobs, it’s the jobs in the middle of the pay spectrum that are missing.
Smartphone Users V. Experts: High Ratings From Experts Don’t Always Mean Satisfied Customers
Not all smartphones that receive high ratings from expert reviewers end up being popular.
1 Out Of 3 ER Visits Are Alcohol Related: Here’s What The Patients Drank [Charts]
A new study finds that those who end up in the ER for alcohol-related conditions are more likely to have drunk certain types and brands.
Which US States Have The Most Welfare Benefit Programs? [Interactive Map]
Hawaii, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., have the largest welfare benefits packages.
US Cities With The Most Ethnically Diverse Cuisines: [Interactive Map]
New York and Chicago top the list of cities with the widest variety of ethnic cuisines.
Minutes Of Minimum-Wage Work To Buy A Big Mac: 36 minutes in the US, 6 hours in Afghanistan
Just 18 minutes of minimum-wage work in Australia earns you a Big Mac, but in Afghanistan and India it takes around 6 hours.
Indian Child Welfare Act: More Than 800 Native American Children Were Adopted In 2012. How Many Could Be Affected?
More than 800 Native American babies were adopted in the U.S. in the year ending Sept. 30, 2012. Are they at risk of custody battles?
NSA, Google, Facebook: They All Watch You And Profit From Big Data Analytics - How Is It Affecting You? Play The Game
We live in a surveillance society. Find out how it affects you.
Marijuana Legislation: Most Americans Think US Spends Too Much Enforcing Marijuana Laws [Charts]
One in four U.S. residents feel that the money and effort spent to enforce marijuana laws just isn’t worth it.
Prisoners Per 100,000: US Has Highest Incarceration Rate In The World [Chart]
For every 100,000 people who live in the U.S., 716 are in prison.
