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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/05
China's sympathetic response to Japan's crisis eases tensions

Japan's quake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis have eased China-Japan tensions heartens many, but flash points remain.
Southwest stock one of five things to watch April 4

Southwest Airlines grounded 79 Boeing 737s Saturday after the fuselage on on of its planes ripped open during flight. The stock market, Blockbuster, and Aflac are also on the docket.
HTC Thunderbolt review: Verizon strikes at 4G speed

Verizon's first 4G Android phone arrives. And the HTC Thunderbolt is a zippy masterpiece.
The Monitor's View: Obama's Latin American trip adds to his mulitlateral approach

In Chile, Obama stresses Latin America's 'shared responsibility' in the world. That's the same approach he's taking in Libya.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/12
Mexico lawmakers livid over US 'Operation Fast and Furious'

Mexican lawmakers have condemned the US 'Operation Fast and Furious,' which purportedly allows gun smuggling in order to track weapons to Mexican drug lords.
Mitt Romney tries to explain ‘RomneyCare.’ Will it work?

Speaking to Republican activists in New Hampshire, likely presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed a major challenge: The health care program he took credit for as governor of Massachusetts. Critics say it's a lot like "ObamaCare."
Gov. Scott Walker not backing down on Wisconsin union fight

For Wisconsin Gov. Walker, as well as the thousands of protesters camped out at the state Capitol, the battle over public employee unions – particularly the right to bargain collectively – is fundamental, almost visceral.
Why a nervous China aims to shield citizens from Egypt news

China has limited coverage of the Egypt protest to its Xinhua news service and warned last week that websites that did not censor comments about Egypt would be 'shut down by force.'
What if houses lasted months instead of decades?

Because of the durability of houses, past development ideas lead to lingering structures – regardless of demand. What does this mean for cities that climate change makes unattractive?
The future of the Midwest

The Midwest has invested heavily in manufacturing. What does that mean for the coming decades?
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day: 12/22
In Pictures: Lunar eclipse
Snow storm snarls Midwest: Is US facing another extreme winter?

A giant snow storm wreaking havoc on the Midwest is sending blasts of frigid air plunging toward the Southeast. Sound familiar? The atmospheric dynamics are still somewhat of a mystery.
Harry Potter: A chronology

As the world waits for the Nov. 19 release of Harry Potter film No. 7 ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Part 1), it's fun to remember Harry as he's been revealed to us through the years.
Sarah Palin and Wall Street Journal in a food fight: Who's right?

Sarah Palin battles The Wall Street Journal over whether grocery prices are rising. A reporter there says no, but Palin's got ammo for her assertion of inflation at the cereal shelf.
Jeff Gordon-Jeff Burton fight overshadows Hamlin Texas victory and tight NASCAR Chase for the Cup(VIDEO)

Jeff Gordon let Jeff Burton know exactly how he felt after the two collided near the end of Sunday's NASCAR race in Texas. Jeff Burton hit Jeff Gordon's Number 24 car eight laps from the finish.
'Gracias, Señor!' A thank-you from Chile

A Christian Science perspective.
Obama talks of 'MythBusters' - plus math, science, and tamales

President Obama has filmed a cameo on the TV show 'Mythbusters,' and when it airs Dec. 8 we'll all know if he can pronounce Archimedes. Meanwhile, students brought science projects galore to the White House on Monday.
The Monitor's View: Chile rescue of miners recalls 'better angels'

From the resilience and courage of the miners to the remarkable rescue effort 2,000 feet above them, the miner rescue proves that ingenuity and determination can triumph over a huge challenge.
Hours to Chile miners rescue, 33 men need a calm head below and above ground

With the Chile miners rescue set to begin Tuesday evening, concerns loom about how the 33 men will fare during their ride to the surface and upon their reentry to society.
Social Security freeze worries some seniors

Social Security recipients will go a second year without any increase in benefits. This year was the first without an increase since automatic adjustments for inflation started in 1975.
Chilean miners: A way out, at last, as drill punches through

A drilling rig punched through to where 33 Chilean miners have been trapped for 66 days under the Chilean desert, raising cheers, tears and hopes on Saturday.
Perseid meteor shower puts on a spectacular show

This year's Perseid meteor shower lived up to its promise, putting on an impressive show for those under clear and dark skies.