Debate over the role of the Federal government and Federal Reserve in steering the U-S economy out of recession, addressing the deficit and improving the outlook for jobs.

Diane invites you to join this month's readers' review. In the "The Glass Room" by Simon Mawer, a masterpiece of modern architecture acts as a window on the hopes and fears of its inhabitants.

One of the world's deadliest poisons is the key ingredient in the popular anti-aging drug, Botox. The emerging global black market for Botox and growing concerns the toxin in the drug could be used in a bioterrorism attack.

Americans spend billions of dollars and countless hours caring for their pets. An anthropologist explains the bond between humans and animals and its importance to our evolution.

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President Obama's first State of the Union address. Review and analysis of his proposal to freeze federal spending, create jobs, continue the fight for health care reform, and move forward without a sixty seat majority in the Senate.

World leaders meet in London to discuss the future of Afghanistan; Chemical Ali is executed in Iraq; and the latest on earthquake-ravaged Haiti. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

What's next for health care, job creation and deficit reduction after the president's State of the Union address; and Toyota suspends sales and issues recall for eight top models. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the...

Diane invites you to join this month's readers' review. In the "The Glass Room" by Simon Mawer, a masterpiece of modern architecture acts as a window on the hopes and fears of its inhabitants.

Spending less and saving more in an uncertain economy. Personal finance experts offer advice on how to improve your money management skills and build financial security.

Toyota, the world's largest car company, issues a massive recall and suspends production of some of its popular models. Ford posts a profit for the first time in four years. An update on safety issues and economic trends in the auto...

Water is quickly replacing oil as our most valuable natural resource. Freshwater scarcity affects public health, national security and the global economy. A panel joins Diane to examine how control and distribution of water will affect...

President Obama's budget calls for new spending to target unemployment as it slashes funding for hundreds of programs and raises taxes on banks and the wealthy. The political battle ahead over the 3.8 trillion dollar plan.

How Apple's iPad and other new multimedia devices may change the way we read, surf the web, watch T.V. and stay in touch

Ten American missionaries are accused of trying to kidnap children orphaned by the earthquake in Haiti. The U.S. military resumes medical evacuations of quake victims. Haiti three weeks after the earthquake.

How the creation of the atomic bomb led to greater power for the president. Pulitzer-prize-winning author and historian Garry Wills explains why secrecy surrounding the Manhattan Project resulted in unprecedented powers for modern U.S...

The state of the American military as it fights two wars and considers ending ‘don’t ask, don’t tell.’ An update on recruitment efforts, morale, and the president’s budget for the Pentagon.