President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama listen as a choir performs during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
Obama Takes New Approach To Black Voters For 2012
()While President Obama would have spoken at the groundbreaking for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture no matter when it happened, his appearance Wednesday highlighted a shift in his outreach to African-American voters.
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Science
Climate Scientist Admits To Lying, Leaking Documents()
Peter Gleick is an outspoken proponent of scientific evidence that humans are responsible for climate change. This week, the MacArthur "genius" grant recipient shocked the scientific community by admitting to lying to obtain internal documents from the Heartland Institute, a group skeptical of climate change.
Presidential Race
6 Reasons We're Feeling Debate Fatigue()
We say we want to get to know our choices. So why do we still whine and whinny about too many debates? Rude audiences, a lack of spontaneity and the boring, lecture-style presentation are taking their toll on viewers.
The Salt
Panda Express Takes Sweet And Sour Beyond The Food Court()
Food court mainstay Panda Express is now in the midst of a major transformation. It's adding premium products like Angus steak and portobello mushrooms, and new flavors to keep pace with an increasingly sophisticated American palate. But that fiendishly tasty orange chicken isn't going anywhere.
Shots - Health Blog
Diet Drug Qnexa Gets Thumbs-Up From FDA Panel()
In a reversal, a panel of experts is advising the Food and Drug Administration to approve Qnexa, a weight-loss pill, that was rejected in 2010. The potential benefits for overweight people exceed the risks, such as birth defects and increased heart rates, the panel determined.
Around the Nation
African-American Museum Breaks Ground In D.C.()
February 23, 2012 At the groundbreaking on the National Mall on Wednesday, President Obama said the newest Smithsonian museum has been "a long time coming" and will serve "not just as a record of tragedy, but as a celebration of life." The National Museum of African American History and Culture is expected to open in 2015.
The Two-Way
Obama Administration Proposes Cut In Corporate Tax Rate()
Meanwhile, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is also said to be about to unveil a new tax-cut plan.
The Two-Way
Marie Colvin Died In Syria While Exposing 'The Horrors Of War'()
One of two journalists killed today, she spent her life reporting from war zones across the world to illuminate the tragedies and perils that ordinary people caught in extraordinary events face.
What's Driving The Backlash Against Traffic Cameras()
Red-light and speed cameras are now used in 24 states. But angry drivers are fighting back with lawsuits, vandalism and a raft of ballot initiatives.
