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Specialists on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange watch President Obama's televised speech on debt reduction Monday. Obama wants to require investment fund managers to pay at least the same percentage in taxes as middle-income Americans.

Tax Winners And Losers Under Obama's Deficit Plan

If enacted, President Obama's deficit-reduction plan would increase tax revenues by about $1.5 trillion over the coming decade. The wealthiest taxpayers could see significantly higher taxes, but the vast majority of Americans would pay less, at least through 2012.

A screenshot from the Foldit puzzle for an enzyme found in HIV-like viruses.

Gamers Solve Stubborn Viral Mystery: The Shape Of A Key Enzyme

What stumped scientists for more than a decade took gamers only three weeks to figure out. The structure of a key reproductive enzyme in AIDS-like viruses is finally known.

Republican presidential candidates (from left) Rep. Michele Bachmann, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Texas Gov. Rick Perry cover their hearts during the playing of the national anthem before a Republican presidential debate on Sept. 12.

Will Tough Talk On Immigration Repel Latino Voters?

A divide over immigration policy has already emerged among the Republicans running for president. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a favorite of conservatives overall, is getting criticism for being too moderate when it comes to immigration. But the issue could hurt the GOP in the general election.

Manhattan Says Goodbye To Its Last Single-Space Parking Meter

The 60-year-old meter gave way to one that takes credit cards and speaks seven languages.

After 9-11: The Effects of 10 Years of War on Military Families

WATERTOWN, NY (wrvo) - We take a close look at life at the tip of the spear. America has been at war for nearly 10 years now.While the changes brought…

After 9-11: Women Work to Bridge Religious Gap

SYRACUSE, NY (wrvo) - This weekend, a group of women will perform several community service projects in Syracuse.WRVO's Ellen Abbott tells us the…

Kelli Garner is one of the stars of ABC's nostalgic <em>Pan Am</em>.

Fall TV: Nostalgia For The Glamorous 1960s Needs A Tune-Up

Eric Deggans looks at two new shows celebrating the Mad Men era in two very different settings: in the Playboy Clubs, and in the air.

Stacy Vasquez was discharged from the military under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Now that the ban has been lifted, she says she is applying to re-enter the military. Vasquez is seen here in 2010 with other former service members (from left) Anthony Woods, David Hall and Todd Belok.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Is Done; What Now?

The ban against gays serving openly in the military has been repealed. It affected the lives of thousands of people during the 18 years it was in place. NPR spoke with two of them: one who was discharged from the military under the policy eight years ago; the other a gay Marine who has been keeping his sexual identity a secret for 14 years.

Study: Most Adult Cellphone Users Are Texting

The Pew Research Center has released a new survey on text messaging. It says the vast majority of Americans now own cellphones, and the vast majority of those people use text messages. People ages 18 to 24 send, on average, 110 messages per day.

Latina Moms Find Advice, Community In 'MamiVerse'

The news and lifestyle website MamiVerse launched this summer. It features Latina journalists, writers, entrepreneurs and everyday moms who are just trying to keep it all together. The site is also for the moms' daughters and their families.

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