Dec 31st, 2008 · The official timekeeper of the U.S. will add a "leap second" to the clock at the end of this year. The extra second realigns precise atomic clocks with a time standard linked to the Earth's rotation. It will be the 24th added since 1972.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · It's understandable that landscaper Christy Webber's partner would call her the Golden Goose. After all, she often sees opportunities before anyone else. Her biggest work project was on Chicago's Millennium Park. But now, her task is to realign her business so it can survive a slowdown.
Oct 31st, 2008 · If Barack Obama wins, pundits are sure to make sweeping pronouncements about what it all means. Does a Democratic victory signal a massive, lasting political realignment? Maybe not. Has blue America vanquished red America? Not necessarily.
Sep 26th, 2007 · Critics of Russia's President Vladimir Putin say he helped bring back authoritarianism back to Russia, with the Kremlin consolidating its control. As campaigning gets under way for December parliamentary elections, legislators are responding to tough new elections laws by flocking to join pro-Kremlin parties. Observers say it may be the last major political realignment of the Putin era.
Dec 26th, 2006 · Big losses and intense competition from Japanese automakers prompted major restructurings at Ford and General Motors in 2006. Plant closings were announced and union workers were offered buyout packages as sales of profitable SUVs plummeted.
Nov 6th, 2006 · Voters around the nation are set to choose their representatives Tuesday. The selection process comes down to party loyalty, incumbents' performance and issues like the Iraq war. Thomas Patterson, of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, says there is no civics-book ideal, but one issue may tip the scale.
Oct 21st, 2006 · In response to three years of diminishing returns on its programming investment, NBC rearranges priorities for news and entertainment shows. The realignment has some implications for the rest of the industry, but also reflects the culture of parent-company GE.
Jun 4th, 2006 · Kansas Democrats think they've found the formula for winning big elections in a predominantly Republican state. If successful, it could lead to a major political realignment in this state, and become the model for Democrats to gain or regain a foothold in other traditional "red" states. The formula? Recruit moderate Republican candidates to switch parties or run with Democrats.