A group dubbed the 'Birthers' is raising questions about Obama's true citizenship, saying he is Kenyan. But do they have a case? And why is the media furthering the debate?

U.S. President Barack Obama met with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders during the U.N. General Assembly in New York. The media focus on how successful the peace talks could ensue.

Virgin Galactic unveiled SpaceShipTwo and plans to take paying customers for a two-and-a-half hour trip into sub-orbital space as early as next year.

As Iran continues to move forward with its nuclear development, the media examine whether or not tough sanctions are the best option.

The U.S. sent agents to help shut down Afghanistan's opium industry--the business that funds Taliban operations and provides the world's major opium supply. But how can the U.S. win this war?

A new study expects Americans to live almost eight years longer than the previous government estimates, putting strain on Medicare and Social Security programs.

A large-scale bombing in Baghdad has raised questions about whether the U.S. is becoming distracted from its mission in Iraq, and whether the troop withdrawal can go as planned.

Government officials have announced a $2 trillion higher estimate for the U.S. budget deficit. What could that mean, and is it a good idea?

Commissioner Roger Goodell has conditionally reinstated Michael Vick to the NFL. What message does this move send, and will a team even take him?

Students in California are protesting their schools' tuition increase, and other universities across the nation are facing similar dilemmas.

The New Oxford American Dictionary has named 'unfriend' its 2009 Word of the Year. But what does this truly mean?

Republicans have scored victories in off-year elections in New Jersey and Virginia, but can they keep the momentum going?

Colombian pop star Juanes recently organized "Peace without Borders" in Havana, Cuba, causing skepticism among Cuban Americans whether the event was entirely about peace.

From summer camps' precautions to communion chalices sharing, Newsy.com provides snapshots of how swine flu has affected the way people live around the world.

Texas Tech fires its winningest coach Mike Leach as the Red Raiders head to their tenth-straight bowl game.

After the 2010 Grammys, news organizations are asking if the awards are still relevant, or merely a popularity contest.

One proposal to help national parks pay for themselves is to allow corporate sponsorships. The media are divided over what that move could mean.

A medical journal report says more women are preventing high-risk breast cancer by turning to prophylactic mastectomy and removing the unaffected breasts. The media discuss if we should be worried.

The Russian Space Agency plans to divert an asteroid it says could collide with Earth in 2036.

The proposed solar panel projects across deserts in the Southwest United States have sparked a debate about the impact on local ecosystems. The media look at the arguments.

A Virginia man was arrested for making coffee naked in his own home. Eric Williamson’s arrest has media sources questioning if he was flashing or just being comfortable.

Conservative media are once again attacking an Obama administration czar, Kevin Jennings. News outlets examine if the criticisms are entirely political.

A mother in the Army chose to stay with her child instead of deploying. Now she's been arrested and could face criminal charges.

Media sources question whether or not the U.S. is impartial in the Middle East peace talks after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Israel's settlement offer as ‘unprecedented.’

Jay Leno is back on "The Tonight Show," and his return is getting mixed reviews.

U.S. President Barack Obama rejected all four options presented to him as strategies to Afghanistan. So why is making a decision taking so long?

Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) withheld her support for healthcare debate until Louisiana got $300 million in taxpayer money for Medicaid. Do Senate votes go to the highest bidder?

Staff from an IT firm in South Africa, frustrated at slow internet speeds, decided to prove a point: that a pigeon carries information faster than the internet.

U.S. President Barack Obama concluded his first visit as president to China this week, renewing controversy about economic ties between the countries.

New Transportation Department regulations will impose stiff penalties on airlines that keep passengers on domestic flights waiting on a tarmac for longer than three hours.