Pokemon, or "pocket monsters," is taking America by storm. What do kids love about this Japanese cartoon show/collectible trading-card game/Nintendo video game?

In the wake of two more high-profile shootings, citizens are calling for new, stricter security measures. What does the government plan to do to increase ...

With Drivers like Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt household names and a new contract with NBC in place, NASCAR's popularity is soaring. What is ...

The Blair Witch Project is the sleeper hit of the summer. Why are people flocking to it?

A Republican-backed patients'-rights bill is currently pending in the U.S. House Of Representatives. What are some of the provisions of the bill?

Led by sining sensations Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez, Latin culture is sweeping America. Why?

Grossing $55 million in its opening weekend and knocking Star Wars out of the top spot in the process, the Austin Powers sequel is a ...

Offered for sale exclusively over the Internet, Sony's new "Aibo"--a $2,500 robotic dog that can go for walks, wag it's tail ...

Last week, computer hackers altered several U.S. government web sites, causing the temporary shutdown of Internet servers including those for the FBI, the Department ...

A top-secret plan to destabilize Slobodan Milosevic's regime surfaced last week, with Newsweek reporting that President Clinton authorized the CIA to employ computer hackers ...

More and more Americans are turning to 800 numbers or the Internet for such prescriptions as Viagra, Propecia and the new diet aid Xenical. Why ...

The top-grossing movie series in history, the Star Wars saga continues this week with the long-awaited release of Episode I--The Phantom Menace. What are the ...

Once a booming chain, Planet Hollywood has fallen on hard times of late, losing $238 million in 1998 and seeing its stock plummet from $32 ...

On April 26, the FDA approved Xenical, a revolutionary new anti-obesity drug. How does it work?

This past weekend, dignitaries from around the world gathered in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NATO's founding. What were some ...

Grossing $73 million in its first two weeks, The Matrix is blowing away all challengers at the box office. Why is the film such a ...

A soaring percentage of Wall Street investing is being done over the Internet. Why is e-trading becoming so popular?

The "Melissa" e-mail virus, which last week temporarily disabled more than 100,000 computers across the U.S., has sparked discussion of the issue of ...

From Celine to Shania, Whitney to Mariah, America is in the midst of a New Diva Age. Why are these female balladeers so popular?