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short readsFeb 20, 2014

Behind Facebook’s WhatsApp purchase: A global appetite for texting

A median of 78% of mobile phone owners in emerging countries used their devices for texting.
short readsFeb 19, 2014

Fed report says household borrowing is rebounding from Great Recession

Outstanding household debt increased $241 billion during last October-December, the biggest quarterly jump since 2007.
short readsFeb 19, 2014

Americans’ views of Mexico, Canada diverge as Obama attends ‘Three Amigos’ summit

President Obama meets with his Canadian and Mexican counterparts at a time when the U.S. public has a positive view of Canada, but more lukewarm feelings toward Mexico.
short readsFeb 14, 2014

As U.S. role in Afghanistan nears an end, more Americans see failure than success

About half of Americans say the U.S. has mostly failed to achieve its goals in Afghanistan.
short readsFeb 10, 2014

Americans like Michelle Obama, except for conservative Republicans

There’s been at least one constant in how the public views the Obama administration — the large number of Americans who have a favorable view of First Lady Michelle Obama.
short readsFeb 5, 2014

Most Americans have negative view of Putin as Sochi games begin

About six-in-ten Americans have an unfavorable view of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a Washington Post/ABC News survey.
short readsJan 30, 2014

Views of health care law among uninsured Americans turn more negative

The share of Americans without insurance who have an unfavorable view of the health care law outnumber those with positive views by almost two-to-one.
short readsJan 29, 2014

Public sees GOP as less willing than Democrats to reach across the aisle

The public sees Democrats as more willing than Republicans to work with leaders from the other party by a 25-point margin.
short readsJan 28, 2014

Obama’s approval number is near his lowest as he delivers State of the Union address

President Obama’s job approval rating stands at 43% as he prepares to deliver his State of the Union address.
short readsJan 13, 2014

Obama lags his predecessors in recess appointments

In his six years in office, Barack Obama has made 32 recess appointments to federal positions.

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Behind Facebook’s WhatsApp purchase: A global appetite for texting

Fed report says household borrowing is rebounding from Great Recession

Americans’ views of Mexico, Canada diverge as Obama attends ‘Three Amigos’ summit

As U.S. role in Afghanistan nears an end, more Americans see failure than success

Americans like Michelle Obama, except for conservative Republicans

Most Americans have negative view of Putin as Sochi games begin

Views of health care law among uninsured Americans turn more negative

Public sees GOP as less willing than Democrats to reach across the aisle

Obama’s approval number is near his lowest as he delivers State of the Union address

Obama lags his predecessors in recess appointments

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