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Strengthen the United States: Cut Pentagon’s Budget 50%

U.S. overspending on the military has diverted resources from civilian / social investments, including public goods, weakening the U.S. economy, and, by extension, weakening the nation.

Native Americans: The Tragedy of Alcoholism

According the Indian Health Services, the rate of alcoholism among Native Americans is six times the U.S. average.

Wall Street Week Ahead: Weak Earnings Reports May Not Tame Strong Market Bulls

Specialist trader Frank Masiello, left, takes an order from trader Jonathon Corpina on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. Feb. 10, 2012

Despite a mediocre earnings season and signs of an overbought market, Wall Street bulls are likely to remain in control next week. There are a number of catalysts that have helped the market this year, including a slew of improved economic data and the Federal Reserve's vow to keep interest rates low.

Police detain a protester during demonstrations in Athens Friday

Greek Debt Crisis: PM Asks Government to Pass Deal, Warning of 'Recession, Instability, Unemployment and Destitution'

Greece's prime minister struck back at critics in a letter to his Cabinet Friday evening, delivering a rousing plea in which he asked Greek government officials to coalesce behind a new ambitious but achievable program of fiscal austerity; however, the letter acknowledged that would be difficult politically, difficult economically, and socially difficult.

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San Francisco-based Chris Mok is pictured in this publicity photo from peer-to-peer job site, TaskRabbit, in August 2011.

Peer-to-Peer Job Sites Inspire Micro-Entrepreneurs

Chris Mok, like many Americans over the past few years, lost his job in the wake of the Great Recession.

U.S. jobless rate projected to fall sharply

Economists in a survey see the unemployment rate falling much faster this year than previously expected, an improvement in the jobs market that could help President Obama's re-election chances.

Economists see Q4 jobless rate at 8.1 percent

Economists see the unemployment rate falling much faster than previously expected this year, even though they slightly lowered their outlook for economic growth, a survey released on Friday showed.

French Elections: Sarkozy’s Last Stand?

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is up for re-election this year. He faces stiff competition from both the Socialist Party and the extreme right National Front. With France's economy in shambles, Sarkozy's re-election prospects look slimmer every day.

Nigeria: Oil, Poverty, and an 'Ungodly Mess'

Thanks to expansive oil fields and a reservoir of millions of barrels of crude, Nigeria is the third-richest country in Africa. But due to corruption, poor wealth distribution, and lack of infrastructure, the nation's people suffer from staggering rates of poverty.

Greece-EU Deadlock Continues; Eurozone Finance Ministers Warn Athens

Greek political leaders said they had clinched a deal on economic reforms and spending cuts needed to secure a second bailout, but eurozone finance ministers demanded more measures and a parliamentary seal of approval. Finance ministers of the 17-nation eurozone meeting in Brussels warned there would be no immediate approval for the rescue package.

Republicans Push for Action on Payroll Tax

Republicans expressed frustration Thursday at the slow pace of negotiations over extending a tax break for workers that expires at the end of the month, accusing President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats of blocking agreement.

Greece Bailout Plan Details Disdained In Brussels, at Home

Hours after Greece's ruling coalition announced it had concluded an 11th-hour agreement on new austerity measures in an effort to satisfy foreign lenders, it seemed that everyone - from creditors abroad to political allies back home - was turning on the Greek leadership.

Greeks Clinch Austerity Deal, but Lenders Skeptical

Greek political leaders clinched a long-stalled deal on Thursday on harsh austerity measures and reforms required to secure a second international bailout in two years but the country's financial backers reacted skeptically.

Jobless claims drop brightens labor market picture

The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, the latest sign of recovery in the labor market.

Jobless claims brighten labor market picture

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting recent gains in employment are being sustained.

U.S. jobless claims brighten labor market picture

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting recent gains in employment are being sustained.

Romney Condoms Launched; ‘Never Settle’ for the Louis Vuitton Ones [PHOTOS]

Fresh off the Louis Vuitton condoms hype on Twitter and as the birth control debate gains more steam, a new type of condom is making a splash on the Internet: Romney condoms. They are the latest attempt at poking fun at Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential candidate, and were launched on Wednesday.

File photo shows the headquarters of mortgage lender Freddie Mac in McLean

U.S. Mortgage Rates Hold at Record Low of 3.87 Percent

U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates remained at a record low of 3.87 percent in the week ending Feb. 9, unchanged from the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.

Jobless claims fall, four-week average near four-year low

New claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, a government report showed on Thursday, further evidence the labor market was gaining traction.

Cuts drive Greek unemployment to record high

Greece's jobless rate rose to a fresh record of 20.9 percent in November, highlighting the pain imposed by austerity on ordinary Greeks as the country negotiates a new pain-for-gain package with its EU and IMF lenders.

Greece Finally Strikes Bailout Deal; European Stocks Strengthened

Greek leaders clinched a long-stalled deal on reforms and austerity measures needed to secure a bailout and avoid a messy default, government sources said, hours before the country's financial backers were to meet in Brussels on Thursday. The euro and European stocks strengthened on news of the breakthrough.