Barack Obama sought to distinguish between the need to run big deficits for several years and the need to reduce them later.

Barack Obama sought to distinguish between the need to run big deficits for several years and the need to reduce them later.

Barack Obama said that his administration would be forced to impose tighter discipline on government.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a medical correspondent for the news network and a neurosurgeon.

Vicki L. Iseman charged that an article The Times published in February had falsely created an impression that she had engaged in an improper romantic relationship with the senator.

In 2008, the best-laid marketing plans of mice and men — or “Mad Men” with mice — proved no match for a historic presidential race and an enormous financial crisis.

Labor leaders say frustration over stagnating wages, declining health and retirement benefits, and soaring chief executive salaries has shifted the political landscape in labor’s favor.

In 2008, the best-laid marketing plans of mice and men — or “Mad Men” with mice — proved no match for a historic presidential race and an enormous financial crisis.

The cover illustration was produced by Shepard Fairey, the street artist who created the prominent “Hope” image of the presidential candidate last winter.

The conservatives who dominate talk radio are back on offense with several familiar names joining the airwaves as Barack Obama takes office.