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Top 10 richest Americans

The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
Gender pay gap: Top 5 best and worst states

The pay gap between men and women has steadily narrowed during the past few decades. Women earned 77 cents for every dollar men earned in 2011, compared with 59 cents in 1963. Here is a look at states with biggest and smallest gender pay gaps today.
Four gambits Obama could try to boost election prospects

President Obama got big headlines – and a political bounce – from his new policy protecting some young illegal immigrants from deportation and offering them temporary work permits. By a 2-to-1 margin, likely American voters support the move, according to a Bloomberg poll. So what other potential gambits does Mr. Obama have in his hip pocket, especially if he needs another jolt before Election Day? Here are four.
Gay rights in America: How states stand on 7 hot-button issues

The tapestry of federal and state laws surrounding gay rights is enormously complex. Here is a look at each state's laws regarding issues ranging from gay marriage to hate crimes to hospital visitation.
Earth Day: Five ways we affect the planet

The late Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D) of Wisconsin organized the first Earth Day in 1970 after the devastating oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. The event started as an environmental teach-in, with some 20 million Americans taking part on college campuses across the United States. Today, 500 million people in 175 countries observe Earth Day on April 22 as a way to celebrate the natural world and raise awareness of the environment. How much do humans affect the earth? Click below to find out.

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Top book picks for 2010

The experts tell us what they are excited about reading in 2010.
People leaving Sunbelt, census says. Is Massachusetts a new 'hot' spot?

Sunbelt states like Nevada and Florida are seeing residents pack up and leave, according to a new census report.
Health care bill 2009: what happens next

President Obama hailed a key vote in the health care bill Monday morning. Several more Senate votes remain before a potential conference committee could take up the legislation.
Reading Gogol in Wyoming

To read against place is to invite fantasy by exchanging worlds.
Is happiness linked to quality-of-life factors like climate?

A new report finds a close match between individual happiness and objective quality-of-life measures such as climate, air quality, and schools. But others say happiness is more nearly tied to family, friends, and religion.
When bills go to conference committee, what happens?

The usual rules don’t apply in conference committee, where House and Senate bills – including upcoming health reform legislation – go to be reconciled.
In Pictures: Yellowstone National Park
Senate healthcare debate Day 2: partisan warfare by amendment

The US Senate began voting Tuesday on amendments and counter-amendments to the healthcare reform bill, as senators battle to shape the final product.
Student 'proficiency': What is your state's definition?

State standards and 'proficiency' measures vary widely, according to a new study from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Obama signs bill expanding hate crimes to sexual orientation

Gay-rights groups welcomed the move, which expands hate-crime law to include crimes based on gender and sexual orientation. But some legal scholars suggest it's an overreach of federal power.
Opinion: As US population increases, Congress must adjust

Today the average House district has a startling 650,000 people. How can one person fairly represent them all?
Meteor shower tonight! Orionid meteor shower begins at 1 am

Meteor shower tonight? Yep, peak viewing times for the Orionid meteor shower begins tonight (er... tomorrow) at 1 am.
In Pictures: America's National Parks
Wow! 32 new planets discovered. These giant exoplanets dwarf the Earth.

The discovery of 32 new planets have scientists pretty excited. These exoplanets help bolster the theory that Earth-like planets are everywhere.
Here's where stimulus money is putting people to work

A first report card shows the federal Recovery Act money means hiring more electricians, carpenters, and others across the country. But it’s not necessarily in states with the highest unemployment rates.
Hope for Animals and Their World

Famed naturalist Jane Goodall cries out on behalf of Earth’s animals.
Senate in the home stretch on its healthcare reform bill

But there's more heavy political lifting ahead. Liberals in the House are set to fight for a public option.
What would a Republican healthcare bill look like?

Democrats have chided Republicans for not offering their own healthcare ideas. But GOP attempts to turn the debate toward more incentives and fewer mandates have been rebuffed.
Five top Republicans urge health reform? Well, 6 Dems don't.
Terrorist plots uncovered in the US since 9/11

At least 21 plots to launch attacks on American soil have been thwarted. Here's a chronology.
A politically perfect summer vacation for the Obamas
This week's Top 7 intriguing job openings
Baucus healthcare plan takes flak from both sides of the aisle

Republicans say it's too costly. Liberal Democrats complain that it doesn't do enough for the uninsured. But unlike House plans, it wouldn't add to the deficit.
Republicans discouraged by Obama's healthcare speech

For GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the takeaway is that the president and the Democrats are poised to move without them.
A warmer world could make current airport runways too short

Global warming