Arianna Huffington Says Govt. Has Failed the Middle Class
Huffington tells Diane Sawyer that the U.S could become a "Third World America."
 
Huffington Post - United States - Middle class - Diane Sawyer - GovernmentWho Is Terry Jones? Pastor Behind 'Burn a Koran Day'
A profile of Pastor Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center, the man behind International Burn a Koran Day.
David Petraeus - Afghanistan - Terry Jones - United States - Kabul 'Miraculous' Rescue After 20 Hours at Sea
Roger Gouge and his family -- including his 5-year-old grandson -- spent nearly 20 hours in the dangerous waters off the coast of South Carolina this weekend clinging to a cooler, trying to stay alive after their ship sunk.
South Carolina - United States - Family - Religion - Christianity Oh Beans!! Coffee Prices Soar
Your light latte might leave your pockets even lighter. Coffee bean prices spiked to $1.90 per pound, up 41 percent since June. To combat the higher prices, some companies, like the owner of Dunkin' Donuts, are raising their prices.
Dunkin' Donuts - Coffee - Coffee bean - Beverages - Latte Firefighters' Homes Destroyed in Colo. Blaze
A wildfire raging in Colorado has forced more than 1,000 homes to be evacuated and destroyed, including the homes of some firefighters.
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 Voters Favor GOP Over Dems By Record Margin
Swelling economic discontent has pushed dissatisfaction with the federal government to its highest level in 18 years, with the same forces that put Barack Obama on the road to the presidency two years ago now threatening to undo his party's control of Congress.
Barack Obama - United States - United States Congress - President - Federal government of the United States 'It Puts Our Soldiers in Jeopardy': Petraeus Blasts 'Burn a Koran' Day
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus, said he is outraged by 'Burn a Koran Day.' Petraeus issued a statement Monday, saying the event could 'endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort here.'
Afghanistan - David Petraeus - United States - Islam - United States armed forces EXCLUSIVE: Bob Woodward to Talk to ABC News' Diane Sawyer About New Book, 'Obama's Wars'
Bob Woodward will speak to ABC News' Diane Sawyer in an exclusive interview about his much-anticipated first book on the administration of President Obama. The book, 'Obama's Wars,' is set for release Sept. 27.
Diane Sawyer - ABC News - Barack Obama - Bob Woodward - President of the United States Psychedelics Can Ease Anxiety of Cancer
Scientists find psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, can help curb anxiety associated with advanced stage cancer.
Psilocybin mushroom - Psilocybin - Cancer - Health - Anxiety Mexican Crime Brought to You by U.S. Guns
A shocking new report obtained by ABC News says that as many as three out of four guns used in crimes in Mexico can be traced to gun stores just across the border in the U.S. The numbers bolster complaints by Mexican officials that the country's unprecedented bloodshed – 28,000 people have died in drug-cartel violence since 2006 – is being fueled both by the U.S. appetite for drugs, and by American weapons.
Mexico - United States - Drug cartel - Violence - Organized crime Up in Smoke: Tobacco Use Stops Dropping
The number of smokers in America has stopped declining, says a survey by the CDC, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one in five people still smoked in 2009, the same level as in 2005. The CDC says in a bad economy, states have spent $700 million on anti-smoking campaigns, while tobacco companies have spent $12 billion a year on marketing.
Tobacco - Health - Advocacy - Anti-Tobacco - Specific Substances Politics of Pot: Marijuana on Four Ballots
Marijuana is on the ballot in four states this November, including the first effort of its kind in California to fully legalize pot, but don't expect politicians to get high on the idea any time soon.
Cannabis - California - Drugs - Politics - Health Hello, Hermine: Tropical Storm Pounds Texas
Hermine gives south Texas another tropical lashing but leaves little damage as it moves north
Mexico - Tropical Storm Hermine - National Hurricane Center - Rio Grande - Texas Desert Firestorm: The Nevada Senate Race Heats Up
A tight and heated race in the desert between Sen. Harry Reid and former Nevada Assemblywoman Sharron Angle threatens to burn the Senate majority leader.
Harry Reid - Sharron Angle - Nevada - United States - Politics WATCH: The Conversation: Nick Bilton Explains the Future
Author Nick Bilton tells Diane Sawyer about his new book on the digital world.
Arts - Literature - Nick Bilton - Authors - New York Times The Conversation: Nick Bilton Explains the Future
In his new book, "I Live in the Future & Here's How It Works," author Nick Bilton documents the pervasive and growing influence of the internet and technology in our daily lives.
Today on The Conversation, Bilton spoke with Diane Sawyer about the book, the future of the web, and digital media.
Nick Bilton - Author - Technology - Future - Arts WATCH: Did USDA Miss Warnings About Tainted Eggs?
Two Wright County Egg employees say they complained about conditions to USDA.
United States - United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa - Wright - Food and Drug Administration WATCH: Lawsuit Targets 'America's Toughest Sherriff'
Joe Arpaio accused of violating the rights of Hispanics in federal lawsuit.
Joe Arpaio - United States - United States Justice Department - Lawsuit - Arizona WATCH: Tapper on 54,000 Jobs Lost in August
Obama blames Republicans for blocking help to small businesses.
Republican Party - Barack Obama - President - United States - Jake Tapper WATCH: Gov. Jan Brewer's Brain Freeze
In a debate, Arizona's governor loses her train of thought.
Jan Brewer - Arizona - United States - Train of thought - Terry Goddard WATCH: What Happened in Discovery Hostage Crisis
Pierre Thomas on the heroic actions taken by police to save lives.
Police - Law Enforcement - Law - United States - Silver Spring Maryland WATCH: Second Oil Rig Explosion in Gulf
All 13 crew members have been rescued, and there is no sign of a spill.
Oil spill - Environment - Gulf of Mexico - Petroleum in the Environment - Energy WATCH: Are Women Making More Than Men?
The pay gap has been closing for unmarried women under 30 with no children.
Equal pay for equal work - Women - People - United States - Science and Technology WATCH: Tony Blair Talks to Christiane Amanpour
The former prime minister sits down for a wide-ranging, exclusive interview.
Tony Blair - History - Prime Ministers - Parliament - Christiane Amanpour WATCH: Hostage Crisis at Discovery Channel
An armed man was shot dead after taking hostages at Discovery's headquarters.
Discovery Channel - Police - Maryland - Television - Discovery WATCH: Removing Ovaries and Breasts to Cut Cancer Risk
Some doctors advise the radical procedure to women with genes that increase risk
Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Breast cancer - BRCA1 WATCH: Was Terror 'Dry Run' a False Alarm?
Authorities don't think the two Yemenite terror suspects even knew each other.
Business - Fire and Security - Business Services - Warfare and Conflict - War on Terrorism WATCH: Troops Remaining in Iraq on 'Changing Dawn'
Dan Harris talks to troops in Baghdad about their new mission in Iraq.
Iraq - Baghdad - Middle East - Warfare and Conflict - United States WATCH: Danger on the Beaches
Powerful riptides cause hazardous conditions along the East Coast.
United States - Rip current - Tropical cyclone - East Coast - Atlantic Ocean WATCH: Then and Now: Life in Iraq
A look at how the everyday lives of Iraqi citizens will change.
Iraq - United States - Middle East - Sanctions - Business and Economy WATCH: Earl Heads for the Carolinas
Sam Champion discusses the fast-growing hurricane in the Atlantic.
Atlantic Ocean - hurricane - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology WATCH: Can Obama Save Democrats' Jobs?
The president campaigned in Wisconsin to tout his new jobs plan.
Barack Obama - Democratic Party - United States - President - Wisconsin WATCH: Republicans Assault Democrats on Economy
Rick Klein analyzes Republican campaign ads highlighting the struggling economy.
Republican - United States - Politics - Parties - Democratic WATCH: Honoring the Unemployed
NPR's Scott Simon took time on his show to honor those who are out of work.
Scott Simon - Business - Shopping - National Public Radio - The New York Times WATCH: Economy Producing Longer Unemployment Stints
The unemployed are looking for work far longer than during the 1980s recession.
1980s - Recession - Unemployment - United States - Business WATCH: Pastor Calls for Koran Burning on 9/11
A Florida pastor ignites tensions among Muslims days before 9/11 anniversary.
Qur'an - Muslim - Florida - United States - Islam WATCH: Craigslist Adult Service Ads Still Online
Linsey Davis finds controversial ads still available on the popular site.
Craigslist - Relationships - Dating - Personals - United States WATCH: Tapping Tabloids: Royal Family Phones Tapped?
A London newspaper has been accused of tapping the royal family's phones.
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 WATCH: American Heart: Nurse Finds Long-Lost Dad
A nurse makes an extraordinary discovery in one patient's hospital room.
Nurse - Hospital - Health - Nursing - Family WATCH: Where Are the Jobs?
Jake Tapper on the major issues facing politicians in the midterm elections.
Jake Tapper - United States - Politics - Elections - ABC News WATCH: American Discontent
George Stephanopoulos offers his take on the political climate.
George Stephanopoulos - ABC News - Good Morning America - Diane Sawyer - Israel WATCH: Nevada Politics Heat Up
Political fight rages in the state with the nation's highest unemployment rate.
Nevada - Unemployment - United States - Politics - Harry Reid WATCH: Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq
Even in their new support role, American troops still face many dangers.
Iraq - United States armed forces - United States - Warfare and Conflict - Middle East WATCH: Colorado in State of Emergency
Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes due to wildfires.
Colorado - Wildfire - United States - Business and Economy - Boulder County Colorado WATCH: Florida Pastor Vows to Burn Koran
Despite warnings he could endanger U.S. troops, Terry Jones won't back down.
United States - Terry Jones - Afghanistan - David Petraeus - Islam WATCH: Forgetfulness: Men vs. Women
A study finds that men are more likely to suffer from memory loss as they age.
Forgetting - People - Alzheimer's disease - Memory loss - Health WATCH: Welcome to 'Third World America'
Political blogger and author Arianna Huffington discusses her new book.
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