U.S. President Barack Obama visits China for the first time in office, as part of his tour to Asia. Global media are keeping an eye on expectations and reactions.

The media are taking different angles on 9/11's 8th anniversary. For some, the edge is wearing off, and others are keeping a watchful eye on its legacy.

Facebook now owns the US patent on its News Feed, which has tech experts wondering if it will edge competitors like Twitter, MySpace, and LinkedIn out of the market.

After Falcon "Balloon Boy" Heene was found safe, questions arose about his story. Newsy.com brings you the timeline of media's skepticism about the stunt.

The Senate health care legislation will include a government-run insurance plan, but states would be allowed to “opt out” of it, the majority leader, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced. But do states really have much of a choice?

Tony Kornheiser’s commentary on Hannah Storm’s wardrobe earned him a two-week suspension from hosting "Pardon the Interruption" on ESPN.

Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman's reluctance to support a Medicare buy-in could threaten the 60 votes needed to pass healthcare reform.

The anniversary of 9/11, a new video from Osama bin Laden, and continuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq all point to one thing: the irrelevancy of al-Qaeda.

As U.S. intelligence officials investigate the Christmas Day bombing attempt, analysts charge that lawmakers on both sides are politicizing the security debate.

Relief efforts have turned to rebuilding efforts in Haiti, and media sources are examining what it will take to be successful.

With undefeated TCU, Boise State and Cincinnati missing a chance to play for a national championship, some question the fairness of the Bowl Championship Series.

Budget cuts and tuition hikes in California's public education system leads to a nationwide protest.

The Christmas Day bombing attempt on a U.S.-bound airplane continues to dominate headlines – and the Obama administration agenda.

Many Americans are fleeing the U.S. health care system to find affordable treatment in other countries. But is that a good idea?

John schools are springing up around the country to reform first-time offending men, and cut down on demand for prostitutes. But is that the right tactic?

There were a lot of big winners during the 82nd annual Academy Awards. But was the show itself a winner?

Overdraft fees are painful for debit card users, but are they to blame or the banks are exploiting the system?

U.S. President Barack Obama faces what seems to be his biggest week on the international stage. Media sources question if he is up to the task.

Chris Brown said on Larry King Live that he didn't remember hitting his then-girlfriend Rihanna, sparking a variety of reactions from the media.

Muntader Al-Zaidi, an Iraqi journalist who was imprisoned after throwing shoes at former U.S. President George W. Bush, creates a new round of controversy after claiming he was tortured in a Baghdad jail.

Expanding small business lending may be a new way to boost jobs, but is that the best strategy? The media weigh in with their takes.

President Obama announces TARP will end up costing $200 billion less than anticipated. The move ignites debate over what to do with the savings.

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspected terrorists will be tried in a New York Federal Court. President Obama and AG, Eric Holder, say justice will be served, but conservatives say the suspects don’t deserve a civil trial.

A British medical journal has retracted Dr. Andrew Wakefield’s controversial paper on the link between vaccinations and autism. The media debates how the retraction reflects on journals’ peer review system.

Sarah Palin releases her controversial memoir Nov. 17. But the way she’s publicizing it has already caused quite a stir.

A billboard of former President George W. Bush next to the words "Miss me yet?" has sparked a number of comments from people for and against it.

Veteran Senators Chris Dodd and Byron Dorgan will not seek re-election in 2010. Do the announcements show bigger problems ahead for Democrats?

Fallout continues after a U.S. federal judge dismissed charges against five Blackwater contractors.

MSNBC and FOX News' parent companies are sharing profits from video site Hulu, and starting to talk peace. But what does this mean for those down on the battlefield?

Blue Dog Democrats have proved outside the influence of Barack Obama's policy ideas, and the media are looking at their impact on the President's image.