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How Gas and 'Petrol' Prices Feel Different

Posted by Sheila Eldred Fri May 25, 2012 10:00 AM ET | 0

Europeans and Americans think very differently about gas prices. Across the pond, gas is seen as a privilege. Not so, stateside. Read more

How Does Rush Limbaugh's Apology Rank?

Posted by Sheila Eldred Mon Mar 5, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

At their best, public apologies restore relationships or even improve them. At their worst... Read more

Presidents and Their Mistresses: Who Cares?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Feb 8, 2012 02:21 PM ET | 0

We hear about presidential sex scandals more than in the past. But they're hardly new. Read more

The Psychology of Political Flip-Flops

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Feb 7, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

Flip-flopping affects both politicians and voters but not in the ways you might think. Read more

JFK Affair With Teen Intern Revealed in Book

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 02:30 PM ET | 0

A now-grandmother reveals her 18-month affair with the president while she was a White House intern. Read more

U.S. Political Divide Said Not So Wide

Posted Sun Jan 29, 2012 01:15 PM ET | 0

Despite appearances, the red-blue gap in the public's political opinions hasn't really changed in the last 40 years, an extensive study finds. Read more

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Last Man on Moon, Space Leaders Back Romney

Posted Sat Jan 28, 2012 01:13 PM ET | 0

The space men say Romney's approach to space policy will produce results. Read more

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Conservatives, Liberals Don't See Eye-to-Eye, Literally

Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 01:05 PM ET | 0

Are you sick of fighting with your family and friends over political differences? Why not blame biology? Read more

Foul Weather Can Turn an Election

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Jan 10, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

There's some truth to the idea that Republicans should pray for rain. Read more

Is Human Spaceflight Worth It?

Posted Wed Aug 31, 2011 02:49 PM ET | 0

Guest contributor Greg Fish shares his opinion about the current space funding situation and how ignorance of science may be our ultimate undoing. Read more

Presidents' Day: Lesser-Known Presidential Keepsakes: Slide Show

Posted Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:11 AM ET | 0

On this Presidents' Day, explore some of these rare touchstones of presidential history. Read more

Historic Third Party Candidates: Slide Show

Posted Thu Oct 28, 2010 05:24 PM ET | 0

It turns out third parties are as American as partisan bickering and congressional gridlock. Read more

40 U.S. Billionaires Pledge Half Wealth to Charity

Posted Wed Aug 4, 2010 02:22 PM ET | 0

The scheme raises the prospect of eye-popping amounts of money flowing to charity. Read more

McChrystal Firing Not Unusual in U.S. History

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:16 PM ET | 0

Gen. McChrystal was not the first general to be dismissed by a president. And due to the U.S. military and political systems, he won't be the last. Read more

Why Do People Swear?

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Mar 26, 2010 07:13 AM ET | 0

When the Vice President dropped the f-bomb this week, he sparked a flurry of controversy, but researchers point out cussing has been around for centuries. Read more