To win the White House, President Barack Obama grew adept at navigating obstacles. But few of those challenges tested his communication and political skills as much as this past week's outbreak of populism, in which he sought to contain, control and, finally, channel the searing outrage over bonuses paid by companies being kept afloat by the government. Along the way, he turned to anger. "I don't want to quell anger. I think people are right to be angry. I'm angry," Obama said. ...more

March 22, 2009

Although many details remained unclear Thursday night, early estimates are that Florida could get at least $10 billion from the $789 billion economic stimulus package agreed on by the U.S. House and Senate. ...more

February 13, 2009

Comedian Milton Berle once quipped a committee is "a group that keeps minutes and loses hours." ...more

January 9, 2009

About one in 10 doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are considering dropping that service largely because they are losing money when they do it, according to a new survey. ...more

December 1, 2008

Thanksgiving may be the most traditional of American holidays, cutting across religious and political backgrounds. Travel to see friends and relatives is a primary holiday activity. ...more

November 17, 2008

Thanksgiving may be the most traditional of American holidays, cutting across religious and political backgrounds. Travel to see friends and relatives is a primary holiday activity. ...more

November 14, 2008

Barack Obama radiated confidence Monday as he and his presidential rival reached for the finish line of a two-year marathon with a burst of campaigning across battlegrounds from the Atlantic Coast to Arizona. ...more

November 4, 2008

Sarah Palin showed up with folksiness and grit. Joe Biden brought emotion and substance. ...more

October 5, 2008

Tim Grant resigned as Lake Placid High School's head football coach on Friday, three weeks before the start of football camp, and after just one year on the sidelines for Lake Placid. ...more

July 15, 2008

Automakers are introducing plenty of luxury vehicles at this year's Chicago Auto Show, from the $78,000 Yes roadster to Porsche's performance-oriented Cayenne GTS. ...more

February 7, 2008