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Obama holds another town hall on debt ceiling: How much is too much?

President Obama runs the risk of overexposure, not to mention alienating his base, if he keeps holding public chats about compromise on the debt ceiling. But he's got his reasons for being so vocal.

Is Obama winning over Americans in debt-ceiling standoff?

Recent polls show that Americans are coming to agree with Obama's position: that Congress must raise the debt ceiling and reduce the deficit by a mix of tax hikes and spending cuts.

Existing home sales dip, but prices vary wildly. Top 5 most, least expensive cities.

Existing home sales dipped below an annual rate of 5 million in May. Not counting condos and coops, single-family home sales stand at 4.2 million a year, which, if it held for all of 2011, would be lower than the worst of the slump in 2008. But home prices vary dramatically, depending upon where you live in the United States: the average listing for a typical four-bedroom, two bathroom house in the most expensive real-estate market is more than 40 times the average listing in the least expensive city, according to a recent survey of more than 2,300 markets by Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Here are the Top 5 most and least expensive cities. Is yours on the list?

Food safety: How to keep our global menu off the recall list

As the food recall list grows and food imports flood into the US, it may be time to revamp America's 70-year-old laws on food safety.

Bishop Eddie Long case: Will it alter black church's view of gays?

Bishop Eddie Long, one of the most powerful men in the black megachurch movement, faces allegations of taking sexual advantage of two teenage boys. In 2004, Long created a ministry to 'deliver' men from homosexuality.

Wounds of Iraq war: US struggles with surge of returning veterans

With combat operations set to end in Iraq, many veterans come home diagnosed with post traumatic stress syndrome and other maladies related to modern war. What's being done to help.

Protests of Arizona immigration law promised as deadline looms

Protests and rallies are being planned in Phoenix and around the country on July 29, the day police are set to begin enforcing the controversial Arizona immigration law.

Newly discovered species of frog already threatened with extinction

A deadly fungus has rolled across Central America, wiping out an estimated 100 species.

Scientists figure out why black holes 'light up' when galaxies collide

When galaxies merge, some black holes will suddenly emit 10 billion times the energy of the sun. Using data from NASA's Swift satellite, scientists now know why this happens.

After Times Square bombing, should New York get more anti-terrorism funding?

Historically vulnerable cities like New York claim they need more anti-terrorism funds. After Faisal Shahzad's attempted Times Square bombing, will the Department of Homeland Security agree?

Times Square bomb plot: 'CSI' methods could crack the case

Video cameras, fingerprints, and chemical clues could all come into play as authorities try to identify who drove an explosives-laden vehicle into Times Square. The bomb plot left behind plenty of evidence.

Obama's export goals: Will China trade be a sticking point?

Unless the US-China trade gap is seriously addressed, some economists say, Obama’s goal of 2 million new trade-related jobs will be unattainable.

New findings: dinosaurs were birds of a colored feather

Two findings this week boost the link between birds and dinosaurs. They include the discovery of a bird-like dinosaur and a fossil analysis that suggests some dinosaurs sported colored feathers.

Unemployed? This week's Top 8 job offers.

A look at this week's Top 8 intriguing job offers.

A government vault worthy of Dan Brown's attention

Remember paper? The hard copies of laws dating back to 1789 are held in a special archive called Records Group 11.

Obama seeks AFL-CIO support in healthcare fight

Many Americans who have insurance, including the union-hall set, are wary of overhaul and would rather stick with the status quo.

Don't pile mounds of mulch around trees

Instead of harming your trees with mulch volcanoes or cones, follow these mulch basics.

How can US dig out from 9.5 percent unemployment?

The economy faces a climb to get back to full employment, but the worst job losses may now be in the rearview mirror. One indicator to watch for: a bump in average hours worked.

Time for a new job? This week's most intriguing openings

Fed releases 'stress-test' criteria

Bank stocks rose Friday, but some question whether the evaluation of the nation’s major banks is tough enough.

Geithner recovery plan too cautious?

Some leading economists say bank rescues should come with tougher conditions, and that the industry is short on capital to cover losses.

Job losses hit black men hardest

Some 8 percent of black men in the US have lost their jobs since November 2007, according to a recent study.

Obama's promises face a rough road ahead

A government mired in debt combined with a recession will make the path to recovery difficult for the president-elect.

Toward a greener economy

Scientists seek a more sustainable model for growth