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The Abandoned Children of Nebraska

Even as legislators try to fix a loophole in the state's safe-haven law, a small rush of parents are dashing to give up their problem children -- legally


An Antidote to College Rankings?

A national survey of some 380,000 students shows there is little difference among colleges in terms of how involved students are in both academic and out-of-class activities


Obama Embraces 'Team of Rivals'

He's not the first president to say he wants to be surrounded by strong-willed people who have the courage to disagree with him

Obama and McCain Meet: Why They Need Each Other

The Republican nominee wants to recultivate his reformist, maverick image, and the President-elect needs McCain's help to get his agenda passed through Congress


Coleman and Franken: Fighting Over the Minnesota Recount

Lawsuits and partisan bickering abound as Norm Coleman and Al Franken go to ground in the battle to win the Senate seat


Can Republican Governors Rebuild Their Party?

In the wake of its presidential election defeat, the party's best hopes may lie in the statehouses


Is General Motors Worth Saving?

The automaker may not deserve a bailout, but losing it could wreck the economy


Lacrosse 110th Street

A Harlem school takes Barack Obama's victory as a sign that anything is possible, and gets to work on its lacrosse game


What a New Energy Economy Might Look Like

Obama says his top priority will be creating a new energy economy. Here's how he could do it


The Big One

A look at California's major earthquakes, and when the next one will hit