The word 'negro' on the 2010 census form has many questioning why the word is still in public use.

Sarah Palin says she’s leaving the door open for a 2012 presidential run. Will the hype surrounding her and the Tea Party give her the push she needs for a nomination?

Senator John McCain and Retired Army General Colin Powell reverse their views on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Another blizzard moves through Washington D.C. causing a statewide whiteout. Emergency workers and locals face rough conditions while trying to clean up the storm.

President Barack Obama sparked some controversy in his State of the Union address by pledging to end Don't Ask Don't Tell.

Although the APA's report leaves room for a patient's religious considerations, the shift in philosophy is once again stirring this issue up in the media.

President Obama's proposed bipartisan Health Care meeting is drawing debate from all sides. Does either side stand to gain from the meeting?

Cable giant Comcast and GE prepare to announce deal to sell NBC Universal.

As President Obama pushes to pass health care now, a group of Democrats say they won’t vote for the plan because it gives federal funding to abortion.

In an effort to collect the remaining bailout money, President Barack Obama announced a “bank tax” targeting the largest financial institutions.

Democrats and Republicans are preparing for mid-term elections. Does either side have the winning message for a landslide victory?

President Obama's proposed three-year spending freeze is sparking a lukewarm response. Will the decision be effective?

After CIA Director Leon Panetta revealed that former Vice President Dick Cheney ordered a program hidden from Congress, debate centers over whether Cheney was in the wrong.

The National Association of Realtors recently reported the largest plunge in existing home sales in 40 years. What does this mean for the market in the New Year?

America’s jobless rate has decreased to 9.7%. Economists weigh in on whether this is the beginning of the end of the recession, or just an aberration.

First Lady Michelle Obama just launched an initiative to fight childhood obesity in the United States. Is her program the right fit, or does it go too far?

Vice President Biden told Larry King he sees Iraq becoming a great achievement for the Obama Administration, sparking controversy.

Some of the biggest magazines in the country are causing controversy with their latest covers — but is the bad buzz intentional?

The New Orleans Saints head to the Super Bowl for the first time in the team's history and revive the spirit of a city.

With U.S. President Barack Obama’s declaration of a state of emergency surrounding the H1N1 virus, is the rest of the country following the administration’s concern?

An air traffic controller is in trouble after taking his son to work and letting him direct the flights.

Rumors are swirling that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are splitting up. Are the rumors true, just tabloid fodder, or a publicity stunt by Brangelina themselves?

While Karl Rove is denying his involvement in the controversial firings of nine US attorneys, the media is painting him as a key player. But does his involvement even matter?

Terri Carlson, a 45-year old divorcee, has launched a series of YouTube videos, in hopes of finding someone to marry with good health insurance.

A recent study concludes teens are having more babies than any other time in the last decade. Debate rages over whether sex education techniques are to blame.

This year's Super Bowl ads depicted dumb, suffering men and overbearing women. Are these commercials hateful or harmless?

Glenn Beck spoke to a crowd of conservative voters as CPAC's keynote speaker, criticizing both the Republicans and Democrats. Does this strategy help or hurt Republicans this fall?

Scott Brown's election put one more Republican in the Senate. Now, some are concerned about the prospects of a filibuster.

While President Obama travels the country to campaign for health care reform, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius takes on the insurance companies.

The White House got an 'F' in bio-terror preparedness in a recent report. Newsy takes a closer look at the report and its implications.