Fourteen students in Israel are taking part in an educational experiment that aims to teach Jewish and Arab high-schoolers together for the first time.
AP - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Tuesday that the financial crisis has not only darkened the country's current economic performance but also could prolong the pain.
AP - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Leading in the polls, Barack Obama hopes to cement his standing while John McCain is trying to turn his fortunes around in their second presidential debate — with economic turmoil bordering on chaos suddenly serving as the backdrop.
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke predicts the global financial crisis is likely to hold back the U.S. economy well into next year. Recent financial developments suggest that "the outlook for economic growth has worsened and that the downside risks to growth have increased," he said. Bernanke signaled the Fed may cut interest rates, CNNMoney reports.
With just four weeks left until Election Day, Barack Obama and John McCain are preparing to face off in Tuesday night's high-stakes presidential debate. The debate comes amid stepped-up attacks from both sides, setting the stage for a potentially more electrifying exchange than in the first presidential debate.