Businessinsider.com By Robert Reich My political prediction for 2012 (based on absolutely no inside information): Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden swap places. Biden becomes Secretary of State — a position he’s apparently coveted for years. And Hillary… more »

By Aaron Task | Daily Ticker  Weakness in leading economic indicators has become so pervasive the Economic Cycle Research Institute now predicts a new recession is unavoidable. "The vicious cycle is starting where lower sales, lower production, lower… more »

CR Editorial note: Original title:" Bill Gates To Reinvent The Toilet" Most of us still long for the days when we had 5 gallon flushes instead of two and half. No doubt this will turn into pint size flushes, profligating viruses which attack plumbing,… more »

By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY U.S. consumers face "serious" inflation in the months ahead for clothing, food and other products, the head of Wal-Mart's U.S. operations warned Wednesday. The world's largest retailer is working with suppliers to minimiz… more »

The Hill By Jordy Yager and Bob Cusack Republicans are likely to urge the Obama administration not to shred documents as they transition to the House majority. 

 Before the election, GOP officials on Capitol Hill privately discussed… more »