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U.S.News & World ReportThursday, July 29, 2010

Health

Danger: Health Insurance Scams on the Rise

Beware of sales pitches for health coverage that seems too good to be true.

Politics & Policy

Sen. Harry Reid.

Incumbents Working Overtime to Raise Cash

Money

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Home Prices Improve, But May Slide Soon

Education

10 Reasons to Choose
a Small College

Politics & Policy

Judge Blocks Parts of Arizona Immigration Law

A federal judge dealt a serious rebuke to Arizona's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law.

Senate Republicans Block DISCLOSE Act

Democrats are pushing the campaign finance bill ahead of the 2010 elections.

Help for the Jobless

Democrats are using GOP objections as fuel on the campaign trail.

Health

Health Buzz: Friends May Help You Live Longer

How to distinguish between a cold or allergy; the hospital, your care coordinator.

Danger: Health Insurance Scams on the Rise

Beware of sales pitches for health coverage that seems too good to be true.

Health Buzz: Kids and Contact Lens Dangers

How coffee can energize your workout; hospitals are increasingly requiring cash up front.

Money

6 Unpopular CEOs Who Still Collect Millions

Like outgoing BP CEO Tony Hayward, these other execs have come under intense scrutiny.

3 Must-Ask Questions for Closed End Funds

Investors looking for better returns have rediscovered closed end mutual funds.

Why You Should Invest in European Stocks

T. Rowe Price's European stock fund manager outlines investment opportunities across the Atlantic.

Education

Most Public Colleges Face Budget Cut Threats

Map shows which state university systems are more likely to suffer budget cuts.

Best Colleges 2010 Rankings

Browse our rankings and data to find the right school for you.

6 Tips for Finding a Job at College

Apply early, don't wear flip-flops to the interview, and be entrepreneurial.

Opinion

Felzenberg: Boomers Killing Political Civility

The Wikileaks documents are no Pentagon Papers.

Bonjean: Tax Hikes, Overspending, Bad Ideas

We have witnessed misguided and irresponsible policy proposals that are having a negative impact on our country.

Immigration Cartoon Gallery

Check out a roundup of editorial cartoons on immigration.

Science

More Evidence That BPA Laces Store Receipts

Problem is, you can't tell which ones host the hormone mimic.

Trailing Dust Devils

Whirlwinds create dark paths by sucking sand grains clean.

Biological Imaging With Nanoparticles

Multifunctional nanoparticles allow for a more precise form of medical imaging.

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Health: Cancer

Top 10 Hospitals in Cancer Care

Politics & Policy

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Congress Tracker

How much is your congressman raising for the next campaign? Where is it coming from? Find out.

Health: Diabetes

5 Reasons That May Explain Why Type 1 Diabetes Is on the Rise

Nation & World

Barack Obama

Photos: The Obamas Behind the Scenes

Money

Best Careers

Best Careers 2010

U.S. News's 50 best careers should offer growth, good pay, and the hope of sustained opportunity.

Health: Heart

7 Steps for a Healthy Heart (and Long Life)

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Best Hospitals Rankings 2010-11

U.S. News combed through 5,000 hospitals to help you find the best one.

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Most Pick Clinton to Challenge Obama

Hillary Clinton is the runaway choice to challenge President Obama in 2012.

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When the Tax Hikes Are Coming

Rick Newman: The middle class will get a two-year respite, but the rich are a much easier political target.

Thune's Smart Budget Reform

Peter Roff: Thune’s introduction of what he calls a plan for common sense budget reform is leading some to conclude that he is testing the waters for a presidential bid in 2012.

Tax Hikes, Overspending, and Other Bad Ideas

Ron Bonjean: We have witnessed misguided and irresponsible policy proposals that are having a negative impact on our country.

3 Must-Ask Questions for Closed End Funds

The Best Life: Increasingly popular, these funds require careful study to gauge true returns and risk.

How to Manage a 401(k) After Retirement

On Retirement: 401(k) decisions continue after you exit the workforce.

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