If you’re skeptical about the goal of Chevron Corp.’s $15 million ad blitz asking consumers to use less energy, you’re not alone. But whether the campgain is motivated by altruism or something else may not matter as much as you think.
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The United States has officially been in a recession for the past year, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. But what exactly does this mean for people living in the U.S.? U.S. economists weigh in.
With less than two months left in office, President George W. Bush was recognized Monday for his international efforts to effectively fight AIDS.
Worn-out medical residents need more breaks to avoid dangerous slip-ups, according to a report released by the Institute of Medicine.
Urban school districts may no longer have an excuse for holes in employment. As places like Chicago and New York show it’s possible to find top talent, an old debate stirs about what constitutes a quality teacher.
Bread for the World Institute calls on Congress and President-elect Barack Obama to strengthen U.S. foreign assistance programs, making them more effective in fighting global hunger and poverty.
Memo to President-elect Barack Obama: start planning to reduce poverty now. One Washington-based think tank recommends a plan and priorities for Obama in achieving this weighty goal.
At Walter Reed Army Medical Center injured service men and women are treated with prosthetic limb technology allowing them to recover faster and take part in more physical activity than ever before.
Major U.S. companies want Congress to return in January with a plan to change the Pension Protection Act to ease the strain of the recession. The law requires companies to fully fund pensions and right now companies say they're trying to keep people employed.
Army Sgt. Brian Pearce suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury while serving in Iraq. He explains his battle with TBI and how doctors are working to treat the disease.
The eight-foot tall, seven-foot wide and about eight-foot deep life-sized gingerbread house has a life-sized recipe.
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Most recent college graduates are looking for jobs and going to interviews. But for 22-year-old Zach Baumgarten and his fellow staffers, learning on the job takes on new meaning as they prepare for President-Elect Barack Obama's Inauguration.
Want free fuel? Give your car a taste of turkey. Some people are making their Thanksgiving holiday meal last longer by feeding their leftover turkey grease to their vehicles.
The Green Bible hit bookstores in October. Some religious leaders believe it holds a message that transcends religions and remains timeless.
Holiday shopping is the latest victim of the economic meltdown. As sales drop and unemployment rises, some people are caught between penny-pinching and scuffling for extra money, while others contend no matter how hard the times, they'll continue to spend as much money this season as they always have.
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Capitol Hill is known for its political value and aesthetic tradition. But in less than two weeks, the famous landscape is getting a face-lift.
After more than 22 years of success, the American Girl doll known as Samantha Parkington is being retired. Proud Samantha owners, who are now grown young women, are not smiling.
It was a night to remember, as a journalist and as a black woman. But for the first--and last--time in my career, I couldn't be both.
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Chevron's big ad campaign challenges Americans to conserve energy 
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