Politics Dec 01

George Herbert Walker Bush, a World War II veteran who led an international coalition through the Gulf War during his time as the 41st president, and whose son's presidency furthered the family's political dynasty, died Friday. He was 94.

Economy Sep 14

NewsHour business and economics correspondent Paul Solman sat down recently with Franklin Foer to discuss Foer's new book, “World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech.”…

Economy May 24

The Supreme Court ruling could deal a major blow to "patent trolls" and, in turn, help small businesses.

Nation Jun 04

Ali was known for his speed and punishing punches -- skills that gave way to his signature catchphrase, “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” -- as well as his audacious self-promotion.

Economy May 26

Priceline founder Jay Walker talks about innovation, invention and intellectual property rights in his “Library of the History of Human Imagination.”…

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Nation Aug 07

Washington's NFL team has drawn more fire over its use of the "Redskins" nickname, this time from the collegiate level.

Health Aug 05

The second American aid worker stricken with the Ebola virus has arrived in the United States.

World Jul 01

The Israeli military bombed dozens of sites in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, a day after officials found the bodies of three missing Jewish teens in the West Bank.

Nation Jun 24

The Federal Aviation Administration has, at least for now, squashed plans by online shopping giant Amazon to deliver packages via drone.