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NASA Launches Satellite to Measure Global Climate

NASA Launches New Climate Satellite

On Friday, NASA launched a new satellite that will improve our short-term weather forecasting accuracy, among other contributions.

White House to Review Energy Loans in the Wake of Solyndra

Solyndra LLC headquarters shown in Fremont

The White House said Friday it would conduct an independent review of the U.S. Energy Department's loan portfolio following the collapse of Solyndra, the solar-panel maker that went bankrupt last month after receiving a hefty federal loan guarantee.

Faith Groups Urge Super Committee to Retain Programs for the Poor

The central Mosque is seen during Friday prayers in Birmingham

A coalition of religious organizations has come together to urge Congressional leaders to spare safety-net programs that assist the poor when they search for ways to reduce the U.S. budget deficit.

Obama Student Loan Plan: A Nod to Occupy Wall Street?

The student debt relief plan that President barack Obama announced on Wednesday was a nod to the Occupy Wall Street movement, some commentators are saying.

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Obama Student Loan Plan Aims to Ease Burden of Repayment

President Barack Obama Wednesday is expected to announce the details of a new student loan repayment initiative aimed at easing the heavy debt many college graduates face.

Halloween 2011: Top 13 Real Haunted Houses and Roads Across America

Come on, America! Who wants to go to a fake haunted house for Halloween when you can experience real haunted houses (and some terrifying haunted roads) that have years of ghostly visitations and paranormal happenings to their names? Our top 13 picks span the U.S., choosing only those haunted locales with the most documentation, the scariest histories, and the creepiest happenings.

Obama: Shouldn't 'Relish' Gaddafi Death Footage

President Barack Obama took issue on Tuesday with the broadcasting of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's bloody demise, saying even those who had done terrible things deserved decorum in death.

Obama on Tonight Show: Gaddafi's Death Sends a Message to Other Dictators

President Obama told Jay Leno during his visit to the Tonight Show Tuesday that you never like to see anybody come to the kind of end that Muammar Gaddafi did, but that his death sends a message to other dictators.

Obama: shouldn't relish Gaddafi death footage

President Barack Obama took issue on Tuesday with the broadcasting of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's bloody demise, saying even those who had done terrible things deserved decorum in death.

Obama says Gaddafi missed chance for democracy

President Barack Obama said on Tuesday former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi missed his chance to bring democracy to his country and described his death as a message to dictators around the world.

Bizarre Herman Cain Ad Has Twitter Users Scratching Their Heads [VIDEO]

Herman Cain's latest campaign ad is just weird. At least, that is the consensus among Twitter users, one of whom called it the 'Friday' of campaign ads.

Crowds line up to be the first to see the new Harry Potter movie "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" at a minute after midnight in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California

Generation X: Happy and Well-Adjusted, Survey Says

Most Gen Xers, the generation sandwiched between baby boomers and Internet-era adults, live active, balanced and happy lives, according to a long-term research from the University of Michigan released Tuesday.

President Barack Obama nominates Elena Kagan on May 10, 2010

Health Care Reform Law: The Cases Against Elena Kagan and Clarence Thomas

Political groups and lawmakers from both parties are making cases that U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Clarence Thomas should recuse themselves from deciding the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care reform law.

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to the media in front of houses in a Las Vegas suburb

At fundraisers, Obama says 60 percent of promises kept

President Barack racked up cash for his re-election campaign at fundraisers in Nevada and California on Monday, declaring that he had kept 60 percent of the promises he made as a candidate in 2008.

President Barack Obama greets diners at Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles

Obama visiting Latinos in L.A., but is all about money

President Barack Obama is targeting African Americans and Latinos with his visit to Los Angeles Monday, but here's the demographic he's really after: People with money.

Is the 'Birther' Issue Seeping Back in to the Republican Race?

Even before he was elected, some on the right have questioned President Barack Obama's place of birth. Will Rick Perry's recent comments bring the issue back to the forefront?

Obama to Tout Housing Aid on Western Campaign Swing

President Barack Obama will tout newly unveiled measures on Monday aimed at aiding struggling homeowners and easing the U.S. housing crisis on the first leg of a campaign-style swing through western states crucial to his re-election in 2012.

Special Report: Singed by Solyndra

David Prend is one of the most respected investors in green technology - but even he picks some losers.

How RockPort Capital's David Prend Bet Big on Solyndra... and Lost

David Prend is one of the most respected investors in green technology - but even he picks some losers.

Obama to Unveil Housing Plan on Campaign Swing

President Barack Obama will unveil new measures to help struggling homeowners on Monday in the first leg of a campaign-style swing through western states that may be crucial to his re-election in 2012.

Obama Student Loan Initiative Comes With Risk

Consider that higher education isn't the ticket to a guaranteed job like it once was. Consider also that education costs have been rising far above and beyond core economic inflation, making it arguably less valuable. Consider also that student loans are the one debt that Americans can't get out of.

U.S. President George W. Bush listens as U.S. Army soldiers sing "The Army Song" during a stop at Fort Hood, Texas, January 3, 2003. Bush addressed the soldiers and their families about the possiblity of military action against Iraq.

U.S. Troops to Leave Iraq by Year-End (PHOTOS)

President Barack Obama announced the withdrawal of U.S. troops (by the end of 2011), in the briefing room of the White House, on Oct. 21. He further said that the United States would fulfill its promise of pulling troops out of Iraq.

Obama Plans Moves to Ease Mortgages, Student Loans

President Barack Obama this week will announce a series of actions to help the economy that will not require congressional approval, including an initiative to make it easier for homeowners to refinance their mortgages, a White House official said.

Pumpkin Carving: 10 Carving Patterns You Will Not be Able to Beat for Halloween 2011 [PHOTOS]

Everyone loves pumpkin carving this time of year. Pumpkin picking, then pumpkin carving.

Ron Paul Wins Ohio Straw Poll: Can Campaign Momentum Close Gap Between Paul and Leaders?

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul came out on top in an Ohio straw poll Saturday. The result surprised many as Paul garnered more than twice the percentage of votes for Herman Cain and six times the percentage of votes for Mitt Romney, the two Republican frontrunners.