Search Results | u.s. news
Your search for "u.s. news " returned 5,834 results
How Treasury Bills Work
money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/financial-planning/treasury-bills.htm
Treasury Bills are safe, money market investments backed by the U.S. government. How does the government use these bills to manage its debt?
How Foreign Tax Credits Work
money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/personal-income-taxes/foreign-tax-credits.htm
If you made money outside of the U.S., you might be interested in reducing your tax burden. Learn more about foreign tax credits at HowStuffWorks.
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/juneteeth.htm
Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.
Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
people.howstuffworks.com/plain-language-replacing-10-codes-in-many-police-jurisdictions.htm
Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.
How the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Works
Now in its fifth edition, the DSM is the bible of diagnosing mental disorders in the U.S. Learn how the DSM works from HowStuffWorks.
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/great-compromise.htm
Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
What's Oil Shale?
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/oil-shale.htm
Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.
Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?
people.howstuffworks.com/third-party-candidate.htm
HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.
Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving
auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/ride-act.htm
Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.
Oprah for President? Five Reasons It Could Happen in 2020
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/oprah-for-president-five-reasons-it-could-happen-now.htm
Oprah in 2020 might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed. HowStuffWorks explains why she could be the first female president in the U.S.