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A new study suggests that a global rise in ocean temperatures has cut the number of phytoplankton, which are the bedrock of the food chain, by 40 percent since 1950. Other scientists link the rise in ocean temperatures to global warming. More>>
Scientists are confident the Kepler telescope had found a 'super Earth' exoplanet that orbits its star every 1.6 Earth days and is 1.5 times the size of Earth. More>>
An index of consumer confidence rose to 53.5 in August, up from 51.0 in July, the Conference Board reported. Still, the index remains well below normal. More>>
Mortgage rates at 4.4% could bring new wave of refinancing, easing some strain on family budgets. Low rates also make homebuying more attractive. The catch: All this is if you qualify. More>>
As students head back to school, educators nationwide are implementing controversial school reform wrought by Arne Duncan, possibly the most powerful education secretary ever. More>>
Global warming and the BP oil spill have helped rehabilitate nuclear energy in the eyes of the public – and some environmentalists. More>>
Foreclosures may come down as the jobs market improves, but the share of home loans in serious trouble remains elevated. More>>
The US is no longer in a recession, most economists say. But the economic recovery has slowed due to cautious attitudes among consumers and businesses, among other factors. More>>
Each week, What's Cooking Now offers a collection of recipes to tempt your palate. This week, the focus is fish, beginning with a home-made cerviche that is almost certain to please any seafood lover. More>>
One of summer's last treats are ripe tomatoes, whether plucked from your backyard garden or picked at the neighborhood farmer's market. More>>
Audiences are increasingly turning to comedy to ease the recession blues. More>>
In most years, August through October is the "busy season" for hurricanes. Experts forecast a tough three months.
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At over 500 million members, Facebook's staggering growth rolls over critics on issues from ease of use to user privacy. Here's why. More>>
Senior citizens may have come late to the digital party, but they sure know how to celebrate! More>>
WhatWillTheyLearn.com grades over 700 schools on what classes they require students to take. Just over a third of them earned an A or B in the assessment of required education. More>>
The Chevy Volt will sell for $41,000 before a federal tax credit, while the Nissan Leaf will go for $32,780 before the credit. The two cars are trying to jump-start the US electric-car industry. More>>
Summer is the time to enjoy the sweet taste of seasonal berries, whether picked fresh from the garden or plucked from the grocery shelves. More>>
Obama has stated a goal of retaking the world lead in college graduation rates by 2020. The US ranks behind 11 countries in the share of young workers with associate's degrees. More>>
Trillion-dollar annual US deficits are unprecedented, and many voters are alarmed by them. But the public also wants a jobs recovery. How those dual issues will affect Election 2010 races. More>>
Social Security intake from tax revenue will fall below program costs this year. In annual reports on the fiscal health of Social Security and Medicare, Obama administration cites 'work left to do.' More>>
Industry and environmentalist groups have agreed on tougher efficiency standards for home appliances that, over the next 30 years, could save enough energy to power 40% of American homes for a year. More>>
Close to half of Americans between the ages of 36 and 62 are at risk of not having enough money set aside in a retirement plan, according to a new report. More>>
Many prime borrowers are being caught between devalued homes and job losses. Will Congress step in? Can Obama's Home Affordable Modification Program help? More>>
The test to determine whether BP can keep the cap closed on its leaking well has began after an overnight delay. When the test began, no oil was escaping from the well. More>>
What the tragedy of the BP oil spill has taught us about regulations, technology, and how our energy diet must change. More>>
As Lindsay Lohan heads to jail, experts call it one more sign of a growing‘entourage culture, where behavior is influenced by like-minded cohorts rather than essential values. More>>
The ‘Let's Read. Let's Move' campaign is designed to combat the learning loss that can occur during the summer. More>>
Beset by a massive budget deficit, reduced volume of mail, and rising health-care costs, the US Postal Service has proposed raising postage rates again in 2011. More>>
The oil spill has already cost BP almost $150 million in compensation, but replacing millions in undocumented income from the tourist-driven Gulf economy may prove impossible. More>>
