Economically, Could Obama Be America's Best President? Economically, Could Obama Be America's Best President?

Despite ongoing attacks from pro-business Republicans, there is data indicating that President Obama has a sterling, possibly incomparable, record regarding economic growth policies.

yesterday, 16:40
A year of free McDonald's food for Cleveland hero A year of free McDonald's food for Cleveland hero

One hero's reward, coming right up.

yesterday, 18:26
VIDEO: Rising markets but sluggish economy VIDEO: Rising markets but sluggish economy

Leading economic thinkers join Newsnight's Jeremy Paxman to explain why we do not feel any better off despite buoyant stock markets.

May 22, 2013, 10:54
NJ Bars Accused of Booze Fraud, Serving Rubbing Alcohol NJ Bars Accused of Booze Fraud, Serving Rubbing Alcohol

New Jersey investigators are investigating 29 establishments for serving customers cheaper booze as a substitute for top-shelf liquor, including one that allegedly offered rubbing alcohol and food coloring as scotch. “This alleged scheme is a dishonest ruse to increase profits, and it is a slap...

yesterday, 17:49
Obamacare in California cheaper than predicted

Health insurers in California will charge an average of $304 a month for the cheapest silver-level plan in state-based exchanges next year, according to rates released Thursday by Covered California, which is implementing the Affordable Care Act there. But many residents will pay a lot less than that for coverage.

yesterday, 21:09
U.S. Stocks Temper Global Rout U.S. Stocks Temper Global Rout

Stocks in the U.S. moderated losses, bucking a global selloff that began with a 7.3% plunge in Japan's stock market.

yesterday, 21:11
Bits Blog: Battle Over ‘GIF’ Pronunciation Erupts Bits Blog: Battle Over ‘GIF’ Pronunciation Erupts

Like a cicada swarm, the pronunciation debate over the word GIF roared back this week after a long period of incubation when Steve Wilhite, the format’s inventor, declared it should be pronounced “jif,” like the peanut butter.

yesterday, 13:27
Advertising: Robert Murray of iProspect Joins Skyword as President Advertising: Robert Murray of iProspect Joins Skyword as President

Content marketing is expected to be a big growth area for the ad industry and Robert J. Murray, global president of iProspect, a leading digital agency, is signing up.

today, 0:32
4 federal agencies to shut Friday

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yesterday, 20:39
The World's Most Powerful Women 2013 The World's Most Powerful Women 2013

Our annual snapshot of the 100 women with the most impact are top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires and celebrities who matter. In roughly equal measure you'll find next gen entrepreneurs and media mavens, technologists and leaders in philanthropy — all ranked by dollars, media momentum and impact (see full methodology here).

May 22, 2013, 11:52