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Growing Shiite Power Worries Arab Leaders

The crisis in Lebanon is a sign to many Arab leaders that the region's Shiite population is growing in strength. Several Arab governments, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt, have openly condemned Hezbollah's actions in southern Lebanon. This position puts these leaders out of step with their populations, who admire Hezbollah's actions.

<p>Thousands of anti-government protesters in Yemen demonstrate against President Ali Abdullah Saleh last month. Saudi Arabia wants Saleh to step down, but also worries that his departure could lead to chaos.</p>

Saudi Arabia's Delicate Dance On The Fate Of Yemen

The Saudis are demanding that Yemen's president step aside after months of protest against his rule. Yet last month, the Saudis didn't stop Ali Abduallah Saleh from leaving Saudi Arabia, where he received extensive medical treatment, and returning to Yemen.

Motorists pass a monument dedicated to Ghana's independence in the capital of Accra.

Ghana Marks 50th Anniversary, and Some Regrets

Ghana, which turns 50 today, is planning nationwide celebrations that will be attended by dignitaries from around the world. The West African nation was the first black African country to obtain its independence from colonial rule. But there are mixed feelings about the anniversary.

DNR fishery technician Vince Balcer holds up one of the "common carp" they're catching, tagging and releasing for the drill.

First meeting on U.S. Army Corps’ plans for Asian carp is tonight in Ann Arbor

This week federal officials will talk about the options for preventing Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan.People and organizations will get a chance…

Nicholls State University student Mariella Jimenez chants at a rally to protest cuts to higher education by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge on Nov. 10. Over $300 million has been cut from public colleges in the state since 2008, and Jindal has told campuses to prepare for funding cuts of up to 35 percent due to an upcoming $1.5 billion state budget shortfall.

Congress Set To Pass Problems On To States

States, already facing multibillion-dollar shortfalls, will come under additional financial pressure as Congress seeks to cut the deficit. Surprisingly, some state officials welcome the opportunity to tighten their belts.

A pedestrian carries shopping bags as he walks through Union Square in San Francisco. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index reached the highest level in three years in February.

Consumers 'A Little More' Confident About Economy

Gasoline prices are rising and jobs remain scarce, but new surveys are finding that Americans are growing more optimistic about the economy. Confidence is now at the highest level in three years.

Consumers 'A Little More' Confident About Economy

Gasoline prices are rising and jobs remain scarce, but new surveys are finding that Americans are growing more optimistic about the economy. Confidence is now at the highest level in three years.

The U.S. Steel Tower is the tallest building in Pittsburgh, but the steel industry no longer dominates the city.

Reinventing Pittsburgh: Part 1

When I first got to Pittsburgh, I did something foolish.I pulled over in a parking lot, grabbed my microphone and digital recoder, and headed straight for…

Indiana Becomes Face Of Wounded Workforce

Elkhart, Ind., took center stage this week as the backdrop for President Barack Obama's pitch at winning over Congress with his economic stimulus package. The Indiana town has the nation's highest jobless rate, a whopping 15 percent.

<p>The price of gasoline stood at $3.17 earlier this week in Wakefield, Mass. That's more than 20 cents less than the national average for regular gas.</p>

Under A Barrel: What Happened To Rising Gas Prices?

Some commodities analysts were warning earlier this year that gasoline could hit $6 a gallon by the end of the summer. Instead, the national average has fallen steadily since May. Experts say the drop is due to three main factors.

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