Political strategy in an election year gives war-time strategy a run for its money. The rules, calculations and assumptions that determine a candidate's campaign path center on the core of the battlefield: the swing states. What exactly are swing states?
Although much of FEMA's recent press has been negative, for over 20 years the agency has been a powerful force in helping Americans prepare for, deal with and recover from some of the worst disasters in history. What type of aid does FEMA provide?
Diamond thieves can be clever criminals who orchestrate multimillion-dollar heists or small-time jewelers who switch the real thing for fakes. What makes stealing a diamond so attractive?
The inventor's best friend (or worst enemy) is the patent system: If you're the first to come up with an idea, it's yours. But, if somebody beat you to it, it's back to the drawing board. Learn about patents.