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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos introduces the new Kindle Fire tablet in New York, on September 28, 2011. The Fire's strong holiday sales were part of a trend that now has nearly a third of all American adults owning an e-book reader or tablet computer.

Niche No More: Survey Shows Tablets Are Everywhere

A new survey indicates that 29 percent of American adults now own a tablet computer and/or an e-reader. That number went up 11 percent in just a few weeks, a sure sign that the gadgets were given as holiday gifts and have reached the point of mass acceptance.

Federal Workers Owe $1.03 Billion In Unpaid Taxes

The total number jumped by $32 million in 2010, according to IRS records.

Stanford Engineering's <a href="https://www.ai-class.com/">Online Introduction To Artificial Intelligence</a> is made up of videos that teach lessons by drawing them out with pen and paper.

Stanford Takes Online Schooling To The Next Academic Level

Last semester, Stanford University professors tried something radically new: They opened their classes to the world for free. Within hours, thousands had signed up to participate. The classes' success could transform the way we look at higher education.

Catherine Ashton, the European Union foreign policy chief, speaks in Brussels on Monday following a meeting of EU foreign ministers. The EU has agreed to an embargo on buying oil from Iran in the latest sanction against that country for its nuclear program.

EU Squeezes Iran With New Oil Sanctions

European Union countries have been hesitant to join the U.S. in imposing sanctions against Iranian oil exports. But all 27 EU members approved an embargo on oil imports from Iran in the latest sanction directed against the country for its nuclear program.

Newt Gingrich is refuting new attacks about his role at mortgage giant Freddie Mac. Gingrich's reflection is seen here as he walks out mirrored doors in Tampa, Fla. to deliver remarks and greet supporters on Jan. 23.

Romney Renews Attack On Gingrich Over His Role At Freddie Mac

Newt Gingrich is under attack by his rival GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney for his consulting role at mortgage firm Freddie Mac. Romney, campaigning in Florida, is calling on the former House speaker to release his contract with Freddie Mac.

How Dr. Seuss Got His Start 'On Mulberry Street'

Theodor Geisel's first book for kids was rejected 27 times before it was finally published in 1937. And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street was inspired by a very ordinary street in Geisel's Massachusetts hometown.

U.S. Women's Soccer Looks To Qualify For Olympics

The U.S. women's soccer team plays in an Olympic qualifying tournament in Vancouver, Canada, Tuesday. The U.S. team has a big match against Mexico. Teams must finish in the top two of this eight-team tournament of North and Central American nations to go to the Olympics. David Greene talks to USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan, who's in Vancouver.

Romney, Gingrich Clash During GOP Debate In Tampa

The Republican presidential candidates debated in Florida Monday night and it was a relatively civil affair. But there were plenty of sharp attacks — most of them launched by former front-runner Mitt Romney against the man who has at least for the moment, passed him in the polls former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

LSC Picks Les Huddle to Replace Eiler

The new superintendent of the Lafayette School Corporation expects to start his duties July 1st.Les Huddle is being tapped to replace Ed Eiler, who is…

First Woman Named CEO Of Brazil's State Oil Co.

The Brazilian state oil company has a new chief executive and her name is Maria das Gracas Foster. Petrobras is the world's fifth-largest oil producer, and Foster becomes the first woman to run a top-five oil company. This comes as the firm looks to double its production by 2020. The company's stocks surged on news of the appointment.

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