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Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, purchased 63 papers, but the transaction won't save newspapers from experiencing financial blight because the journalism business model is flawed.

The European monetary crisis will only serve to make the euro stronger.

The best way to tackle the U.S. deficit is compromise, including reductions in spending, entitlement reform, and tax reform without tax increases

The Israeli-Palestinian peace process can serve as a roadmap for the debt ceiling talks in Washington.

The UN High-level Meeting of Youth attendees reflect on young people's disillusionment with today's political culture.

While the peace process is stuck in a deadlock, new investment in solar energy could be the key to cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians.

Ander Breivik's Norway massacre highlights the dangerous influence of extremist right-wing groups, especially prevalent in Germany, that have been building a following in poor communities.

The U.S. has allied with India in hopes of overpowering China, but a closer examination of the world's largest democracy shows that India may be a much bigger threat to U.S. dominance.

If the human rights advocates want to maintain a foothold in South Sudanese development, they must address a broader range of internal and foreign affairs.

While TFA and charter schools are much needed aspects of the education reform movement, closing the achievement gap will take much broader policy solutions.

The Iraqi youth hold the key to bringing stability to the country, but only if they can come together to make it happen.

The top five teams that really care about their community.

For a country that relies heavily on tourism, Egypt's new Visa restrictions significantly hinder economic output.

With Iran's growing nuclear capabilities and leadership rifts, the time may be ripe for the elite military unit to take power.

China and India's economies are booming, yet hunger still looms over the countries.

Unlike their parents, young Christians are shifting left on many social issues, helping change the political landscape.

Viral campaign videos have one thing in common: they're easy to laugh at. YouTube campaigning can either backfire or propel candidates into the blog stratosphere.

Conservatives must return to focusing on verifiable and definite metrics to make their arguments, rather than doggedly pursue economic policies that have no basis in fact.

Clean energy projects, like solar, guarantee neither cost-effective energy efficiency or permanent job creation.

With Gaddafi still barely clinging to power, the people of Derna and Benghazi in Eastern Libya have taken to street art to express themselves.

A look at the recurrent check list that Middle East leaders have used to retain power and maintain control ... until the bitter end.

Women, now more than ever, have to fight for their jobs.

The space program is past its prime in innovation and development, and it should not remain a federal priority.

Atheists need to first attain status as a legitimate minority in order to end discriminatory statements against them.

The GOP presidential candidate has seen an 8 point jump in New Hampshire polling in the last month, but this will fizzle like Donald Trump's high ratings in April.

California will cut higher education funding by $650 million, which hurts both the state's students and its economic future.

The current political climate gives GOP a chance to reach out to grab the attention of a new segment of young moderate voters in search of a representative party.

An author's brush with an Anonymous member was strange, especially when looking at the nebulous inner workings of a hacking collective seeking political legitimacy.

Unlike books, e-readers are not a durable technology for the ages. Civilization risks letting electronic texts slip through the cracks.

Iraqi independence need not be delayed, as the U.S. occupation has become an irritant for the Iraqi people, and has done far more harm than good.

Republicans will lead the way this decade, with their mainstream policies and creative views.

The recent Change.org petition for the creation of "Caylee's Law" demonstrates the power of online organizing as an effective venue for activism.

There are many different views on South Sudan's independence and what it means.

Michele makes her case for president. Hilarity ensues.

The verdict is an example of our judicial system working to ensure that even the most demonized among us get a fair trial.