Enlarge image i “I’m optimistic we may still be able to reach an agreement that can pass both houses in time,” the president said after meeting with congressional leaders at the White House on Friday. Evan Vucci/AP “I’m optimistic we may still be able to reach an agreement that can pass both houses in time,” […]
Enlarge image i Speaker of the House John Boehner arrives at the West Wing of the White House on Friday for talks with President Barack Obama and other congressional leaders aimed at avoiding the “fiscal cliff.” Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Speaker of the House John Boehner arrives at the West Wing of the White House on
Enlarge image i A man wears a costume reading “Dad” and “Mom” during a demonstration against gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples in Nice, France, in October. Valery Hache /AFP/Getty Images A man wears a costume reading “Dad” and “Mom” during a demonstration against gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples in Nice, France,
Enlarge image i Dr. Jame Abraham used positron emission tomography, or PET, scans to understand differences in brain metabolism before and after chemotherapy. Dr. Jame Abraham Dr. Jame Abraham used positron emission tomography, or PET, scans to understand differences in brain metabolism before and after chemotherapy. Dr. Jame Abraham It’s well-known that chemotherapy often comes
Enlarge image i Hillary Clinton, shown here boarding a plane in Prague earlier this month, is preparing to step aside soon as secretary of state. She hasn’t said what she plans to do next. Kevin Lamarque/AP Hillary Clinton, shown here boarding a plane in Prague earlier this month, is preparing to step aside soon as
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a measure into law that would ban Americans from adopting Russian children. Russia’s parliament had overwhelmingly approved the ban, which was designed as retaliation for a new U.S. law that sanctions Russian officials accused of human rights violations. The adoption ban stirred outrage in Russia as well as the
Enlarge image i Toyota has agreed to spend more than $1 billion to resolve lawsuits stemming from “unintended acceleration” cases. In November, the company displayed new cars at the Los Angeles Auto show. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Toyota has agreed to spend more than $1 billion to resolve lawsuits stemming from “unintended acceleration” cases. In November,
Enlarge image i A supporter congratulates Brian Schatz, then newly elected as Hawaii’s lieutenant governor, as his wife, Linda, looks on in November 2010. Eugene Tanner/AP A supporter congratulates Brian Schatz, then newly elected as Hawaii’s lieutenant governor, as his wife, Linda, looks on in November 2010. Eugene Tanner/AP Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz of Hawaii
Enlarge image i Former President George H.W. Bush appears at Salute To Service day before the Houston Texans play the Buffalo Bills Nov. 4 in Houston. Bob Levey/Getty Images Former President George H.W. Bush appears at Salute To Service day before the Houston Texans play the Buffalo Bills Nov. 4 in Houston. Bob Levey/Getty Images
Enlarge image i E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story, “Nutcracker and Mouse King,” is darker and spookier than the ballet version most people know. iStockphoto.com E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story, “Nutcracker and Mouse King,” is darker and spookier than the ballet version most people know. iStockphoto.com This is the time of year when one man’s work is widely
An east Texas landowner was so determined to block the Keystone XL pipeline from coming through his forest that he took to his trees and built an elaborate network of treehouses eight stories above the ground. “It popped into my head a long time ago, actually,” says 45-year-old David Daniel. “If I had to climb
Enlarge image i A recent study in the British Medical Journal concludes that Rudolph’s nose is red “due to the presence of a highly dense and rich nasal microcirculation.” Ann Johansson/Corbis A recent study in the British Medical Journal concludes that Rudolph’s nose is red “due to the presence of a highly dense and rich