The Cost of Cheap Gas
Exploring the ramifications of cheap oil for the U.S., the world—and you
Should the U.S. Export?
A domestic Bonanza has some lawmakers rethinking 40 years of policy against selling American crude overseas
Texas Takes a Hit
Shale Riches created jobs and wealth. Now the state faces life after the boom
The Big Loser
Black markets. bread lines. In Venezuela, falling oil prices mean a reckoning for the socialist revolution
Global Forecast
With OPEC’s sway diminished, lower prices may have staying power. That means opportunities along with a sobering price tag
Barack Obama Is Ready to Rejoin the Battle
In the story of a Minnesota couple, an embattled President rediscovers his voice and his purpose
Obama Is Wasting His ‘Morning in America’ Chance
How he could be the Redistributor in Chief
China’s Bad Crowd
Beijing has fostered trade ties, but lacks reliable allies
Thinking Outside The Can
Campbell’s Soup CEO Denise Morrison is cooking up a new recipe to court consumers obsessed with healthy eating
The Republicans’ White House Watchdog
Jason Chaffetz starts his hunt for slip-ups
How the Super Bowl Became Pop’s Biggest Stage
Halftime is a hit
American Sniper’s Chances Rise in the Oscar Race
Clint Eastwood’s war film makes a bundle and snarls the competition
Xavier Dolan: Drama King
The blockbuster dreams of Canada’s indie wunderkind
Knope and Change
“Parks and Recreation” bet against cynicism and won
Where to Vacation With a Strong Dollar
How to get better deals for vacations abroad
College Admission Impossible
Trust me, students, you do not want to see the comments on your application
Troubled Waters on Planet Earth
New reports on the state of the oceans paint a grim picture
What the Egg Carton Really Means
How to unscramble confusing label claims
Something Ventured
New tech startups are being primed by a major boom in funding
Gay Marriage and the Law of the Land
The Supreme Court is poised to settle the fight once and for all
Tom Brady’s Last Shot?
The clock is ticking on a superstar
Barbra Streisand
Platinum queen
Tony Verna
Invented instant replay
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