How Gross is Poop in the Tub?

We rate the nasty factor on some common germ scenarios

Hopes Dwindling for Compromise in Budget Talks

Pessimism spread about the prospects of a debt-limit deal between President Obama and Republicans, prompting the Senate Republican leader to give a “last-choice option.”

Rush to Defend Tax Rule on Inventory and Profits

The White House is seeking to redefine what is owed on goods sold, while lobbyists from companies of all sizes are swarming around Congress to kill the proposal.

Rare White House Ceremony for Medal of Honor

President Obama awarded Sgt.

Schools Chiefs See a Path to Proposing Their Own Accountability Systems

Some state education chiefs say that if Congress does not overhaul No Child Left Behind by the fall, they may be allowed to propose their own accountability systems as an alternative.

National Briefing | SCIENCE: Top Science Fair Honors Go to American Girls

Three girls from the United States won the top prizes in a global science fair started by Google for their projects on ovarian cancer, grilled chicken and indoor air quality.

Agreement on Debt Talks: Health Groups Dislike Proposals

Proposals from budget negotiators to cut Medicare and Medicaid have provoked opposition from almost every major group that represents beneficiaries and health care providers.

Senate Bill Seeks to Raise Revenue by Closing Tax Havens

Two senior Democratic senators are pushing to help reduce the federal deficit by tightening rules on overseas tax havens.

G.O.P. Bid to Void Light Bulb Law Fails

House Republicans failed to advance a measure that would repeal efficiency rules for light bulbs.

Pennsylvania Restaurant Bans Kids, Offends Parents Everywhere

McDain’s Restaurant & Golf Center, just outside of Pittsburgh, may have just won the award for America’s least kid-friendly restaurant—owner Mike Vuick has banned kids under the age of six from dining there. No exceptions.

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