Newsworthy |
Look left. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced
today she supports same-sex “marriage.” Although her husband took a
more moderate approach…
Economy |
I once invested in a stock that was head and shoulders better than
all its competition. It was clearly the best. The company’s
foundational tenets were not…
Money |
$X$W. I’ve spent most of this week at the South by Southwest Music,
Film, and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas, and it’s plain to
see what an…
Newsworthy |
Support slips. President Barack Obama’s approval rating has slipped
in the last four months, suggesting Americans don’t blame Congress
alone for the…
Newsworthy |
A humble man. Coverage of Pope Francis’ first day in office
continues to flood the internet and the airwaves. The word used
most often to describe the new…
Cities |
Since the Motown sound went silent—except on oldies stations—and
General Motors and Chrysler (but not Ford) required life support
from Washington, there…
Congress |
House Republicans, led by Rep. Paul Ryan, lay out a balanced budget
plan in anticipation of a Democratic alternative that emphasizes
more taxes and spending
Money |
Regional reports. On assignment for WORLD, I’ve been in Tennessee,
Colorado, and Arizona this week. I flew into Phoenix, the largest
city in the state, and…
Economy |
Behind Washington fights between the White House and Congress over
taxes and spending, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has
pursued a high-risk strategy…
Economy |
The musical
Annie
is enjoying another revival on Broadway. The show opened during
the Carter administration when America was in need of some
optimism. “The…
