Economy Slows And Consumer Spending Stalls
The economy skidded to a near halt in the final quarter of last year and consumer spending was essentially flat for the second straight month in January, raising new concerns about a possible recession....

Lewis Switches to Obama
Civil rights leader John Lewis has dropped his support for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid in favor of Barack Obama.

Lewis, a Democratic congressman from Atlanta, is the most prominent black leader to defect from Clinton's campaign in the face of near-majority black support for Obama in recent voting....

Oprah's Big Give' is blessed with a big heart
When Oprah does reality TV, don't count on any back-stabbing or bug-eating. That's just not her style.

Instead, you'll find plenty of heartwarming stories and feel-good moments in "Oprah's Big Give" (9 p.m. EST Sunday, ABC) an absorbing new series that represents the first venture into the genre for the media mogul....

U.S. presidential campaign reshaping the image of America
India has a long history of being led by political dynasties, and like the United States still battles sexism and racism. So for many Indians, the latest U.S. presidential campaign is something of a wonder....

Muslim Americans discouraged by political scare tactics
Muslim rumors have dogged Barack Obama throughout this presidential campaign, but the political arrows flew fast and furious this week, leaving Maha ElGenaidi anxious that her community would be further wounded in the aftermath....

Black vote could change presidential dynamic in Texas
In his fight for Texas, Barack Obama has a sure-fire weapon that could bring down Hillary Rodham Clinton and ultimately win him the Democratic nomination for president.

Black voters in the state's urban centers give the Illinois senator a solid base from which to mount his Lone Star campaign....