To bolster her credentials in her strong conservative base, Sharron Angle, a Republican, shaped her candidacy for the Senate along a few lines of attack — against big government, against high taxes and against illegal immigration. Her economic message resonated across party lines, but was particularly effective among independents, most of whom voted for her over the Democratic incumbent, Senator Harry Reid, according to exit polls.

Foreclosures and plummeting housing prices. That pretty much summarizes daily life in Las Vegas. That's fundamentally changed how America's housing market works, says a Brookings expert. How will this shape future housing policies? How do we turn empty lots into community assets? Alan Mallach talks about the housing market "reset" and what's in store for homeowners.

The subprime mortgage crisis and massive home foreclosures have reset America’s housing market to a level more in line with today’s economy, which means less consumption and more conservatism, a scholar with Brookings Mountain West said Tuesday.

Hispanic voters could mean the difference between a victory and a loss for lawmakers in key states where Democrats are fighting for their political lives.

More Latinos today identify with the Democratic Party than a decade ago. In 2008, they voted overwhelmingly for candidate Barack Obama, who earned 67 percent of their votes compared to 31 percent for Sen. John McCain.

Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle's campaign today denounced a controversial ad urging Hispanic voters in Nevada not to vote -- but Democrats replied that isn't sufficient. The ad caused national uproar after reports linked its sponsor to Republicans.

(CNN) -- Living in Tokyo, Japan, during the late '90s, Geoffrey Barnett found it extremely difficult -- even dangerous -- to ride his bicycle to work every day.

Homeowners used to take it for granted that they could relocate whenever they wanted to. But in today's housing market, mobility is no longer a given, and many people feel they have no choice but to stay in homes that no longer meet their needs.

IN COMMERCE CITY, COLO. Everything about Reunion is meant to be perfect. The houses in this middle-class, master-planned neighborhood 20 miles outside Denver evoke the front-porch intimacy of a small town. Large faux farm silos adorn the grand landscaped entrance. The fishing pond shimmers. The small sign on Reunion Parkway boasts, "Happily ever after starts here."

This is the second time a new species is found in the mountains, which is unusual; unclear of how venomous creature is.