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Africa's rising stars: on a troubled continent, Ghana and Botswana stand out for their political and economic progress. Can other nations follow their lead?		Oct 26, 2009	802
$7.25 an hour: is it all good news? this summer's minimum-wage hike means more money in the pockets of working teens. But is there a downside?		Oct 5, 2009	1163
... And in the rest of the world: as if the economic crisis weren't enough to deal. with, President Obama is also facing critical, foreign-policy challenges. Here's a took at 10 at the top of his agenda.		Apr 6, 2009	2522
Cheap oil: good news & bad news: paying less at the pump feels great, but there's a real downside. Here's why gas at $2 a gallon isn't the cause for celebration it appears to be.		Feb 16, 2009	1509
After Guantanamo: President Obama has ordered the closing of the prison at Guantanamo and pledged to respect American values in the fight against terrorism. Will his actions make the U.S. safer?		Feb 16, 2009	1419
Car trouble: is a bailout by Washington the answer to Detroit's problems?		Jan 12, 2009	2484
Obama's challenge: after his historic victory, the President-elect faces a sobering list of issues to deal with, both at home and abroad.	Cover story	Nov 17, 2008	763
The handoff: from 43 to 44: George W. Bush is still President until January 20, but as a "lame duck" his influence is greatly diminished. Why does the U.S. have this long transition and what are the implications at a time of economic crisis?		Nov 17, 2008	1588
The greening of suburbia: don't let all that grass fool you: big houses, lawns, and longer commutes make suburbs a lot less energy-efficient than cities. Now, some suburbanites are trying to reduce their oversize carbon footprints.		Nov 17, 2008	2419
Who's side are you on? Here's where John McCain and Barack Obama stand on 10 key issues. Who would you vote for?	Cover story	Nov 3, 2008	2813
Q&A: economy in crisis: the meltdown on Wall Street and Washington's rescue plan left many Americans worried--and scratching their heads. Here are some straightforward explanations to help you make sense of what's happened and where we go from here.	Cover story	Oct 20, 2008	1725
According to the latest poll ... With Election Day approaching, polls are making headlines. But it can be tricky figuring out what they really mean--if they mean anything at all.		Oct 20, 2008	2144
Crude awakening: the U.S. finally faces the cost of its addiction to foreign oil.		Sep 1, 2008	1120
Summer campaign guide: it's hard to predict anything in this very unpredictable presidential contest, but here's what to watch for over the next few months.		May 5, 2008	731
1933: Hitler comes to power: seventy-five years ago, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany, and a 12-year reign of terror across Europe began. Could history repeat itself?	Era overview	Mar 10, 2008	1793
Dollar doldrums: for much of the world, America is on sale--and foreigners are snapping up bargains. But what does the "weak dollar" really mean, and how does its "fall" affect us?		Feb 25, 2008	1602
The most dangerous nation in the world? A nuclear-armed U.S. ally, Pakistan has been in turmoil for months: Why Washington, and the world, are so worried about what lies ahead.		Feb 11, 2008	1537
A day on the campaign trail: even in the Internet age, you can't run for President without meeting voters face to face. Upfront spends a day with Senator Barack Obama in New Hampshire.		Dec 10, 2007	1574
In Washington, a fierce debate over immigration.		Sep 3, 2007	191
Isn't the election next year? The 2008 presidential election is more than a year away, but the campaign--and the debate over the issues facing America--are already in full swing.	Cover story	Sep 3, 2007	1602
Going to war: who decides? The debate between President Bush and Congress over the conduct of the Iraq war is the latest in a long line of disputes over war powers.		Apr 2, 2007	2348
Putin's Russia: is President Vladimir Putin's increasingly autocratic behavior a threat to Russia's fragile democracy?		Mar 12, 2007	1976
Is it time to bring back the draft? As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan drag on and recruiting volunteers gets harder, the idea of a military draft seems less far-fetched.		Jan 15, 2007	2115
"Breaking the marble ceiling": Nancy Pelosi is about to become the first female Speaker of the House. The Californian is one of many women rising to new political heights.		Dec 11, 2006	1475
Travis's dilemma: his father wants him to take over the family farm in Kansas. But 18-year-old Travis Warner, who has just started college, isn't so sure. Will he join the exodus of young people leaving the rural Great Plains for opportunities elsewhere?	Cover story	Nov 27, 2006	2033
Midterms: a tough test for Congress: polls show most Americans are unhappy with President Bush and even less happy with Congress. Will next month's midterm elections produce a big shake-up in Washington?		Oct 23, 2006	1034
Israel vs. Hezbollah: what was their month-long war all about--and what does it mean for the Middle East and for America's role in the region?		Sep 18, 2006	1332
The day that changed the world: five years after 9/11, the U.S. and the world are very different places.	Cover story	Sep 4, 2006	2388
The great immigration debate: there's general, agreement that America's immigration system needs fixing--but that's where the consensus ends.	Cover story	May 8, 2006	1428
When democracy gets messy: the U.S. is finding out that in promoting democracy abroad, when you 'let the genie out of the bottle,' the results are not always predictable ...		Mar 13, 2006	1781
Is the government listening? The expansion of domestic spying after 9/11 raises some thorny constitutional issues.	Cover Story	Feb 20, 2006	2098
Islam in America: young members of this ethnically diverse community are trying to forge their own identity in the post-9/11 world.		Jan 9, 2006	1893
Second-term blues: recently Present Bush has suffered one blow after another.	Cover Story	Dec 12, 2005	2112
In Katrina's wake: America comes to grips with Katrina's long-term impact, and asks if we're prepared for the next disaster--natural or man-made.	Cover Story	Oct 10, 2005	2722
The challenges ahead: the American-led occupation has officially ended, but the road to a peaceful, stable, and democratic Iraq is lined with many obstacles.		Sep 6, 2004	2094
One handshake at a time: a day of old-style New Hampshire politics--a rite of passage for presidential candidates--with Joe Lieberman.	Cover Story	Jan 12, 2004	1418
Liberation for Liberia? Liberia has suffered through 14 years of civil war. Now that troublemaker ex-President Charles Taylor is finally gone, could the nation at long last begin to heal its wounds?		Sep 22, 2003	2144
Brenton Butler didn't do it: but he did confess. And so do a surprising number of innocent people--teenagers in particular. Studies show that teens are especially vulnerable to making false confessions with terrible consequences.		Sep 1, 2003	2795
"We know full well the dangers": West Point cadets talk about their commitment and war with Iraq.		Mar 28, 2003	670
More drug tests. (Upfront Update).	Brief Article	Sep 27, 2002	100
"Everything feels so different."(September 11th attack aftermath)(Cover Story)	Cover Story	Sep 6, 2002	2138
Is Iraq next? The U.S. accuses Saddam Hussein of developing nuclear and biological weapons. Some say he should be the next target in the war on terror. (International).	Brief Article	Mar 11, 2002	775
Flashpoint Kashmir: a mountain territory takes center stage as India and Pakistan, both armed with nuclear weapons, move dangerously close to war. (International).		Feb 25, 2002	1532
Karzai's quest: the man & the plan: decimated by decades of war, Afghanistan finally has hope for a brighter future. The interim leader, Hamid Karzai, might be the one to chart a new path. (International).		Feb 11, 2002	1035
Girls done wrong: the number of girls arrested is on the rise, but is the system meeting their needs?		Jan 21, 2002	606
The agony of Afghanistan: no music, no TV, no dancing--and that's just the beginning of the hardships of life under the Taliban. (International).	Cover Story	Nov 12, 2001	3071
America's most wanted: the man who declared it "the duty" of Muslims everywhere to kill Americans, Osama bin Laden is the leading suspect in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. Who is this Saudi Arabian millionaire? What events led him to become such an extremist? And why does he harbor such an intense hatred of the United States? (International).	Biography	Oct 15, 2001	1501
AskMarcus.com.	Brief Article	Sep 17, 2001	246
Nu Speling Be.	Brief Article	Apr 30, 2001	182
The Silence of the Man.	Brief Article	Apr 16, 2001	134