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Reflecting On Sept. 11, 2001 5 Other Surprise Attacks That Changed History As we look back at Sept. 11, 2001, we consider other clandestine assaults throughout history, from the Greek myth of the Trojan Horse, to the Sack of Rome, to the Revolutionary War and beyond. Why the element of surprise may have special power [...]

As Sports Medicine Surges, Hope and Hype Outpace Proven Treatments By GINA KOLATA The popularity of sports medicine stems from the fact that celebrity athletes, desperate to return after an injury, have been trying unproven treatments, giving the procedures a sort of star appeal.  

  ten countries where citizens save the most. The Ten Countries Where People Save the Most Money Posted: August 15, 2011 at 5:56 am When it comes to saving, behavior varies widely among nations. Residents of the United States only save 5.8%. But the residents of 10 countries save more than 9% of their disposable incomes. Economists [...]

The Dollar Is Still Central To The Global Economy. That May Not Last. The dollar’s role in the global economy is a boon to the U.S. But in the coming years, its place in the world may slip. The U.S. economy is spooking investors. But every day, all around the world, foreign businesses are still [...]

Energy Panel Wants Answers On Gas ‘Fracking’ A Department of Energy panel concludes the public needs more information about hydraulic fracturing to restore faith in “fracking.” The controversial practice has launched gas booms across the country, but critics say it is polluting ground water.

Author Interviews In ’1493,’ Columbus Shaped A World To Be When Columbus crossed the Atlantic in 1492, his journey prompted the exchange of not only information but also food, animals, insects, plants and disease between the continents. In a new book, Charles C. Mann describes the aftermath of Columbus’ arrival in the Americas.

nine states slashing unemployment benefits The Nine States Slashing Unemployment Benefits Posted: August 4, 2011 at 5:27 pm Around 14 million people in the U.S. are jobless today. Yet, several states — even some that are experiencing economic recoveries — have begun to cut jobless benefits, according to recent data obtained by 24/7 Wall St. This [...]

Latin America Business Booms On Mexican Border Despite Violence In Mexico’s ongoing drug war, the country’s northern border has become a virtual war zone. But at the same time, the region’s economy is flourishing, with factories adding jobs and exports to the U.S. reaching record levels.