• [0220morocco01]

    Protests Spread to Morocco

    Thousands of people marched in cities across Morocco on Sunday, demanding a new constitution amid the wave of Arab world upheaval.

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    Uprising in the Middle East

    Popular demonstrations in Tunisia toppled a president and spread to countries across the region. See photos from protests from Algeria to Yemen.

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    Dinner at the Doerrs'

    Some of Silicon Valley's biggest names gathered Feb. 17 at the house of venture capitalist John Doerr, where they dined with President Obama, discussing research spending and technology exports.

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    Where Are Prices Rising?

    Compare inflation rates for 300 goods and services.

  • [MIDEASTMAPpromo]

    Mideast Mosaic

    A look at the economic and political status of selected countries facing unrest in North Africa and the Middle East.

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    The 61st Berlin Film Festival

    The mainstream Western "True Grit" may have kicked off the Berlinale, but the festival makes its mark by being a haven for quirky independent films that face being shunted aside at Cannes and Venice. With some 400 films showing over the 10-day event, here are some of the highlights.

  • [0209aquino01]

    No Easy Love for Philippine Presidents

    In the Philippines, a tropical nation that often seems to be in love with the idea of being in love, people have long been fascinated with their leaders' love lives.

  • [borderspromo]

    Borders Files for Bankruptcy

    Take a look back at the bookseller's history.

  • [facebookpromo]

    Facebook's Growing Ambitions

    With more than 600 million global users, Facebook's growing ambitions are disrupting the businesses of established companies like Yahoo and Google. See key dates in the history of the social network.

  • [budgetpr]

    Budget Crunching

    The Obama administration Monday released its budget request for the 2012 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, 2011.

  • [ARMASIA0111prom]

    Dangerous Neighborhood

    Beijing's rapid military expansion is driving a new arms race in Asia, and many of China's neighbors are on a buying spree.

  • [jchina0111]

    The Long Rivalry

    China passed Japan in 2010 to become the world's second-largest economy after the U.S.

  • [STATESPREADS_pr]

    Muni Market Woe

    Municipal-bond investors are concerned about some states' ability to pay their debts. This map reflects perceived risks on 10-year general-obligation bonds for states versus AAA rated 10-year muni bonds.

  • [toyotapromo]

    Escalating Problem

    A lengthy investigation following Toyota recalls in 2009 and 2010 finds that engine electronics played no role in sudden acceleration incidents. Track recent history between Toyota and the NHTSA.

  • [0209homespro]

    Housing Declines Again

    U.S. home values posted their largest quarterly decline since the first quarter of 2009, falling 2.6% as the temporary stimulus of the home buyer tax credits wore off, according to Zillow. See region-specific data.

  • [AOLHoffPoPromo]

    AOL to Acquire Huffington Post

    AOL plans to acquire the Huffington Post for $315 million. See a timeline of key dates for both companies.

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    Journal Photographers Report from Cairo

    An audio slideshow from Egypt with photographer Peter van Agtmael.

  • [SuperBowlChatte]

    Vote for Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads

    From first dates to babies, from dogs to Clydesdales, which Super Bowl ads scored for you? Which fumbled?

  • [egyptmappromo]

    Protests Wrack Cairo

    Since late January, antigovernment demonstrators have swarmed the streets of Cairo, calling for President Hosni Mubarak to step down and at times clashing with the president's supporters. Much of the action has centered on Tahrir Square.

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    Madoff Lawsuit Court Papers

    See documents of a $6.4 billion lawsuit filed in federal bankruptcy court that claims J.P. Morgan bankers abetted Ponzi-scheme financier Bernard Madoff.

  • [eyesroad0211]

    The Costs of Congestion

    The annual costs per commuter caused by traffic congestion, in hours, fuel and dollars.

  • [PAY_promo0211j]

    Compensation at Wall Street Firms

    Compare year-to-year compensation and benefits at 25 of the largest Wall Street firms.

  • [mubarakpromo]

    Egypt's Strongman

    Take a look back at Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's career.

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    Key Players in Egypt

    See some of the important government and opposition figures.

  • [undocpromo]

    Undocumented Immigrants (2000 - 2010)

    The number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. stabilized at about 11 million in 2010. See estimates since 2000.

  • [healthbill_prom]

    The Path to Change

    A look at key parts of the health-care overhaul and when they go into effect.

  • [CTFCpro0131]

    Parsing a Risk-Disclosure Form

    A finance professor and the president of a financial-services firm translate the language in a currency-trading disclosure form and highlight the risks.

  • [mideastpromo]

    Regional Upheaval

    A succession of rallies and demonstrations, in Egypt, Jordan, Yemen and Algeria have been inspired directly by the popular outpouring of anger that toppled Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. See some of the key events in these uprisings.

  • [0131ozawa4]

    Japanese Politicians Sent to Court

    The indictment of Ichiro Ozawa, one of the most influential and polarizing figures in Japanese politics in the past quarter century, parallels the fate of two of his powerful mentors felled by criminal charges, Kakuei Tanaka and Shin Kanemaru. See Japan's top politicians who were indicted or arrested.

  • [0124ho6]

    Stanley Ho Passed On Power

    Stanley Ho has a complicated family tree, which includes four women who he and others refer to as his wives.

  • [POSTOFFICE_1]

    Closing Post Offices

    The U.S. Postal Service is hoping to ramp up a cost-cutting program that is already eliciting yelps of pain around the country. See a list of 491 offices it said it was closing starting at the end of 2010

  • [weirdplanetglie]

    Unearthly Wonders

    So far, astronomers have discovered 519 planets orbiting around stars beyond our own solar system. Many of these alien worlds confound conventional theories of planet formation and solar system development.

  • [CookieMatchProm]

    Cookie Jamboree

    Test your knowledge and identify the Girl Scout cookies -- and one imposter!

  • [JECON0111promo]

    Deep in the Red

    S&P; cited Japan's big deficits and aging population for its downgrade. See measures of the government's financial health.

  • [exchange1210]

    Hong Kong's Banker Migration

    An interactive graphic showing where some of Hong Kong's top banking professionals came from and went to over the last year.

  • [inflation_promo]

    Feeling the Heat: Global Inflation

    Consumer prices are moving unevenly across the world. See inflation rates across 50 countries.

  • [Dow12000promo]

    The Dow Breaks Through 12000

    The Dow industrials rose above the 12000 mark for the first time in almost three years.

  • [capitol0127]

    Getting in Trouble

    See state and local budgets as a percent of U.S. GDP, 1961-2008.

  • [0126davoslist01]

    Guess Who's Coming to Davos

    Read more about a selection of participants at this year's World Economic Forum.

  • [ozopen0111d]

    Australian Open 2011

    An interactive comparative look at the performance of the final eight on the men's and women's side -- from aces and winners to errors and double faults -- at this year's Australian Open.

  • [sotu0111]

    Speech Patterns

    Review the main topics and words used in President Obama's addresses to Congress in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

  • [SOTU_big]

    The State of the Union Is...

    Each year, the president delivers to a joint session of Congress what has become known as the State of the Union address. What would you say this year?

  • [sciencepromo]

    Science Test Scores

    See where students performed higher or lower than the national average, or not significantly different from the national average, on the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress science test.

  • [emanueltimeline]

    Emanuel Aims at City Hall

    See some key dates in Rahm Emanuel's campaign for mayor of Chicago.

  • [moscowtimeline]

    Terror in Russia

    See a timeline of terrorist acts in Russia since 1999.

  • [macaupromo]

    Stanley Ho's Gambling Empire

    Stanley Ho, the aging casinos magnate of Macau, has divided his vast gambling empire among rival factions of his sprawling family. See a timeline of the business.

  • Subscriber Content Read Preview

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    Google's Executive Bench

    Google's unexpected shake-up marks a major test for its co-founder, Larry Page, and of its executive bench. Meet the key players.

  • [mobsterspromo]

    Mafia Crackdown

    Read about significant arrests and trials of organized-crime figures.

  • [pulse_promo]

    Pulse of the Poll

    See results from The Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, including Obama's approval rating since the start of his term.

  • [jobstimeline]

    Steve Jobs Through the Years

    Apple chief Steve Jobs is taking a medical leave of absence. Take a look at some key dates for Apple and Mr. Jobs over the years.

  • [PIXPIXpromo]

    Pictures Within Pictures

    Taking a photograph that truly represents a work of art is a painstaking task. But in the world of million-dollar art, accuracy is key because surprises are never welcome. See how a pro does it.

  • [CLOSETpromo]

    Into the Closet

    Barbara Savage-Schiller of Los Angeles spent $75,000 to convert an extra bedroom into this 350-square-foot closet in 2009. See the closet's amenities, including wall-to-wall displays of her 520 pairs of shoes, a silver ottoman, and a rotating spiral rack.

  • [AfricaMapPromo]

    A New Gold Rush

    While Africa's resource wealth continues to lure the bulk of foreign investment, the rise of a new consumer class is starting to shift the balance. See country-by-country data on foreign investment, GDP and more.

  • [AfricaTimelineP]

    Africa's New Wealth

    The resource-rich African continent has long been a battlefield for foreign companies vying to extract and export. Now, there's a scramble to sell in Africa itself. See a timeline of foreign investment.

  • [beigebook0112]

    Beige Book Notes Moderate Strength

    Check reports of economic conditions in your district.

  • [UNEMPLOY_BYPROF]

    Unemployment Rates, a Detailed Look

    In 2010, the Labor Dept. tracked unemployment rates for more than 500 occupations--from travel agents (11% unemployed) to taxi drivers (10.7%). See how each occupation stacks up.

  • [ozflood1101]

    Australia's Flood Crisis

    Australian authorities warned Tuesday that the death toll from massive flooding in the state of Queensland could increase dramatically as continuing heavy rains hamper rescue efforts and add to the economic impact in the coal-mining region.

  • [EARNINGS_promo]

    Earnings: Now Reporting

    Track the performances of 150 companies as they report and compare their results with analyst estimates. Sort by reporting date and industry.

  • [VICTIMS_greene_]

    Victims in Giffords Shooting

    Six people died in the shooting that left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords critically injured. Learn more about them.

  • [shootpr]

    Political Targets

    Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is not the first member of Congress to be attacked while in office. Take a look back at some prominent political shootings involving members of Congress.

  • [PromoNFL]

    NFL Playoff Dossiers

    See a statistical analysis of the eight teams still standing, plus the Journal's Reed Albergotti talks to 10 NFL players about how to beat them.

  • [sudanpr]

    Sudan's Tumultuous History

    Southern Sudanese are expected to vote Sunday to secede from the Muslim north, which controls the country. Read about key events in the country's turbulent political history.

  • [0105advisers06]

    Leaving the Administration

    See who's departing President Barack Obama's administration.

  • [wusspr]

    Gritty or Wimpy? Test Yourself

    Answer six simple questions to see if you have the tough American spirit the nation prides itself on.

  • [0103dem04]

    A Shaky Power Center

    The U.S. Senate is the last bastion of Democratic power in the new Congress, but it will be a sometimes-shaky platform for President Barack Obama's agenda as his party navigates political currents that have turned sharply against them. Meet some of the key players.

  • [congage]

    Capitol's Age Pyramid

    The 111th Congress, which convened in 2009, is among the oldest in U.S. history. See detailed data since 1948 by Congress, house and party.

  • [YearInPhotosNat]

    Earthquakes, Floods, Riots

    WSJ editors pick the best photos of the year organized by category, date and location. These photos represent the key moments and defining images of the news in 2010.

  • [WORDS_ey_promo2]

    Words of the Year

    A trove of intriguing terms that starred in the news in 2010 could barely wriggle their way into 2009 coverage. Words like luge, robo-signer and jeggings registered spikes in usage.

  • [matchgamepr]

    What Happened When?

    Match 2010's key events with the month in which they took place.

  • [watch_promo]

    People to Watch in 2011

    See nine people to watch this year in politics, finance, sports and more.

  • [dowyearendpromo]

    The Dow Industrials in 2010

    U.S. blue chips ended the year up solidly, climbing above the point they were at before Lehman Brothers' collapse, but the ride there was anything but smooth.

  • [CORPNEWSTEST_pr]

    A 2010 Stew: Oil Spill, Potash, iPads

    Take our highly selective quiz about key -- and off-key -- corporate events of 2010.

  • [ezoutlookpr]

    2011 Euro-Zone Outlook

    The euro-zone economy is expected to expand mildly through 2011, aided by a recovery in global demand. But forecasts are overshadowed by the government debt crisis. See how member nations stack up.

  • [boehnerpr]

    Boehner's Career

    House Minority Leader John Boehner, a 10-term Ohio congressman and the Republicans' leader in the House, expects to be the next Speaker, riding a tea-party wave that gave the GOP control of the House.

  • [Housepro2]

    The New House Leaders

    A look at Republican lawmakers who will take the reins of key House committees in the 112th Congress.

  • [khodorpromo]

    Khodorkovsky's Rise and Fall

    A Moscow court said tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky was guilty of embezzling and laundering tens of billions of dollars from OAO Yukos. Take a look at the rise and fall of Mr. Khodorkovsky.

  • [isragaspromo]

    Israel's Gas Bonanza

    A string of recent large offshore natural gas discoveries, and the likelihood that more will follow, has triggered a gas rush in Israel that could transform the historically energy poor country into a hydrocarbon heavyweight.

  • [capitalpr]

    Corporate Tax Rates: U.S. & Abroad

    Corporate tax rates vary substantially around the world, and many big economies have lower rates than the U.S. See a table of more than 20 nations' rates.

  • [censuspromo]

    Counting Americans

    See state-by-state population and House seats, over time.

  • [ivorypr]

    Unrest in the Ivory Coast

    Thousands are fleeing the Ivory Coast as tensions continue to rise in the West African country after a delayed and then disputed presidential election. Review recent key dates.

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    Google's Holiday Doodles

    While some companies are hesitant to mess with their logos, Google has consistently changed its doodle. See a sampling of Google holiday doodles over the years.

  • [BOWLGAMEPOLL]

    BCS Rundown 2011

    Full analysis of the five Bowl Championship Series games, including insights from the Journal's Darren Everson and key stats to watch.

  • [NYHOD_PROMOjpg]

    Top 10 N.Y. Houses of the Day

    As the end of the year approaches, N.Y. House of the Day has been featuring this year's top 10 homes from the Greater New York region. Select your favorite home.

  • [jobspromo]

    The Nation's Unemployed

    Unemployment rates were little changed in most states in November, as a recovery in the labor market remained sluggish across the country.

  • [censusregion]

    Still Going West

    The U.S.'s population is growing more slowly but still shifting to the South and West. See regional distribution over time.

  • [spine_promo]

    Fusion by The Numbers

    See hospitals' case counts and total Medicare reimbursements for spine fusion, 2004-2008.

  • [startpromo]

    Two Decades of Arms-Control Negotiations

    The New START accord would resume on-site inspections of U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons facilities that were suspended a year ago, when the original START expired. See key dates in recent history of arm treaties.

  • [FINANCECITIES]

    Weathering the Storm: the Top 5 Cities for Finance

    The U.S. finance industry has shed 419,000 jobs since Lehman went bust, but the crisis hit a few cities like Miami and Detroit particularly hard. Meanwhile, some metro areas, including Phoenix and St. Louis, maintained relatively robust ranks of bankers and investors.

  • [mexicopr]

    Drug Crime in Mexico

    Mexico's drug war has claimed more than 31,000 lives since President Felipe Calderon took office and intensified a crackdown on cartels in late 2006. Track the increasing violence in an interactive map.

  • [taxes_married2]

    Taxpayers in the Balance

    Comparing what a sampling of filers would owe under the pending tax legislation and what they would have paid if current tax rates and other temporary patches were allowed to expire.

  • [TINNITUSpromo]

    Tinnitus Reaction Questionnaire

    How much does that buzzing in your ear bother you? Answer questions in a clinical questionnaire to see how severe the condition might be.

  • [randpromo2]

    Modest Growth

    See research and development spending by industry in the U.S.

  • [DISCOUNTSpromo]

    It's Math Time for Shoppers

    See how well you understand some of the types of deals retailers use during the holiday season.

  • [agingpr]

    Growing Old in the Gulf

    See when major existing Gulf installations were built and view platforms owned by major operators.

  • [central_promo]

    America Shops: U.S. Retail Sales

    Since the start of the recession in 2007, U.S. consumer spending has taken a hit. Track adjusted estimates of spending, based on data from the monthly and annual Retail Trade Survey and administrative records.

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    In Deep: Underwater Borrowers

    See the percentage of homeowners who have negative equity in their homes or owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth, by state.

  • [suburbpromo]

    Tale of Two Markets

    Map of metropolitan areas that have lost occupied office space in the suburbs since early 2009 while gaining occupancy downtown.

  • [madofftimeline]

    The Madoff Case: A Timeline

    Key events in the case of disgraced financier Bernard L. Madoff.

  • [offshore2]

    Offshore-Drilling Incidents

    Data from regulators around the world suggest that after years of improvement, the offshore-drilling industry's safety record declined over the past two years. See recent catastrophes and near-misses.

  • [1208iraids1]

    Scandals Threaten Indian Politicians

    Corruption has become a hot political topic once again in India, with three politicians resigning in the past month and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh facing criticism from the Supreme Court for failing to act faster to address irregularities in the granting of telecom spectrum.

  • [iraids1012promo]

    Broad Spectrum

    The scandal in India over the allocation of bandwidth licenses, which led to the resignation of telecommunications minister last month, set off more than a dozen police raids Wednesday. See key events in this saga.

  • [1209nobel05]

    Activist Laureates

    See advocates for political change who have received the Nobel Peace Prize.

  • [INSIDERpromo]

    The Insider-Trading Investigation: A Primer

    A vast insider-trading investigation kicked into high gear as federal authorities charged one employee of an expert-network firm with conspiring to leak confidential information and raided three hedge-fund firms.

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    Parsing a 990 Tax Form

    Use this IRS draft of the 2010 version of the 990 form, which nonprofits fill out, to see highlighted areas that donors should check before they give to charity.

  • [DEFICITCHARTBOO]

    Debt Debate

    See more on the deficit-reduction commission's proposals

  • [nigeria]

    Violence in the Niger Delta

    Violence in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta dropped after a government-sponsored amnesty program. However, some groups remain armed in the delta's winding creeks.

  • [JOBSHISTORY09]

    U.S. Unemployment: A Historical View

    Track the national unemployment rate since 1948.

  • [euecon_promo]

    Continental Divide

    Compare the euro-zone countries by bond yields, GDP growth, debt, deficit and more

  • [rangelpr]

    Charles Rangel: Dates of a Scandal

    House investigators have laid out a series of ethics accusations against Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel. See key dates on the case.

  • [csecrets1010]

    Enemy of the State

    China's oil industry was undergoing a tumultuous period as Xue Feng, a Shaanxi province-born, naturalized American geologist, began his career as a "scout" for Colorado-based IHS Inc., and ultimately was convicted in Beijing for stealing Chinese national secrets.

  • [autospr]

    U.S. Auto Sales Since 2005

    Sales of light cars and trucks by Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota and Honda, month by month since 2005.

  • [beigebook1010]

    Beige Book: Economy Keeps Improving

    The economy continued to improve, on balance, from mid-October to mid-November, but the housing market remained subdued.

  • [brucelee1011]

    Explore the Legacy of Bruce Lee

    In the decades after his death, Bruce Lee has become a cult-movie legend and a vibrant cultural force.

  • [wikitimeline]

    A Timeline of WikiLeaks

    The controversial website WikiLeaks argues the cause of openness in leaking classified or confidential documents. See some key releases, legal battles and other significant moments in the history of the website and its founder, Julian Assange.

  • [wik_promo2]

    Wikileaks: Quotes from Leaked U.S. Cables

    The publication of a quarter-million sensitive diplomatic cables Sunday exposed years of U.S. foreign-policy maneuvering. Read quotes from some of the leaked documents.

  • [THAILAND1011]

    Four Years of Legal Battles

    While Monday's court ruling spares Thailand immediate political uncertainty, political analysts say it may anger members of the opposition "red-shirt" movement.

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    Unorthodox Thinkers

    A complex-systems expert, an economics professor and a psychoanalyst are working to shape new-economic models after the recession.

  • [ahmpromo]

    Ahmadinejad Over the Years

    Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has had an uneasy relationship with parliament since his election in 2006, but the differences escalated in his second term, when lawmakers refused to approve three of his cabinet nominees. See key dates of his presidency.

  • [NONDESCRIPT_pro]

    Brand Translation

    Match companies to their self-descriptions in a quiz.

  • [phormpr]

    A History of Phorm

    Read more about the development of Phorm, a company pitching deep packet inspection tracking technology.

  • [GRATITUDE101119]

    How Grateful Are You?

    See where you stand on the gratitude scale, with one popular measure researchers use.

  • [ireland_promo]

    Ireland's Debt Crisis

    Ireland has applied for tens of billions in bailout money from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. The Irish rescue marks the latest escalation in Europe's effort to keep its 16-member common currency from unraveling.

  • [nskoreapromo]

    A History of Korean Tensions

    A detailed timeline of the recent skirmishes between North and South Korea.

  • [promomedia]

    Cord-Cutting Avoids Biggest Cities

    For the first time since the dawn of cable TV, the number of U.S. households paying for TV subscriptions is falling, marking a potential turning point in the TV business.

  • [stimstop]

    Unspent Stimulus Dollars

    Republicans have pledged to cancel unspent stimulus dollars when they retake control of the House of Representatives in January. Review details on what might be left on the table.

  • [mexdrugs]

    Mexico's War on Drugs

    Review key events in the fight to break the grip of Mexico's drug cartels.

  • [MexDrugPromo]

    Mexico's Drug Killings

    Nearly 23,000 people have died in drug-related violence since 2006, according to the government, with northern border states experiencing the worst of the violence.

  • [wsjnbcPromo]

    Following the Polls

    Pick your own answers to the new WSJ/NBC News poll questions and see how you line up with the poll respondents.

  • [piigspr1]

    Cutting Back: Europe's Financial Crisis

    Gripped by the worst post-war financial crisis on record, the euro zone has found a new buzzword: "austerity." Over the past nine months, Journal reporter Andy Jordan has visited each embattled euro-zone country.

  • [2g20promo1112]

    Seoul's Conclusion

    In the communique, Group of 20 leaders said they will develop indicators to measure economic imbalances, but delayed until next year the contentious work of defining problems they have vowed to address.

  • Election 2010: Full Results by State

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    Track state-by-state results at the district and county levels for House, Senate and governors' races. Also, access full lower-level race data.

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    Exit Polls: Casting Ballots in 2010 and 2008

    In midterm elections Nov. 2, voters handed control of the House of Representatives to the Republican Party. See how race, gender, key issues and other factors affected voters' choices and compare to 2008 presidential exit polls.

  • [racesrecap]

    The New House

    Compare results of the 2010 midterm election to the 2008 House of Representatives and see how economics and the health-care vote may have affected mood in some races.

  • [GMTIMELINEpromo]

    From Icon to Bankruptcy

    See the history of General Motors.

  • [RUCFLOW_promoj]

    Pricing Medicare's Codes

    Committees tied to the American Medical Association have a strong influence on the process the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services use to identify, and assign payment values to, doctors' services.

  • [myanmarpromo]

    Myanmar Election 2010

    Myanmar will go to the polls for the first time in 20 years. This multimedia project explores what changes, if any, this election could bring to the country.

  • [inv]

    Investment Banking Scorecard

    The Wall Street Journal and Dealogic have created a new, comprehensive scorecard for the investment banking industry. The new interactive graphic keeps a running tally of investment-banking revenues by product, region, and bank.

  • [WTKGOOGLEpromo]

    Google's Widening Reach

    Google, a company with vast pools of data about its users, is moving into the world of highly targeted ads. See how Google has changed its collection and use of data.

  • Past Features

    For graphics published after mid-April 2010, run a regular archive search. Earlier graphics: first-quarter 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, or 2004 and earlier.

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    Photos of the Day

    In today's pictures, Russia's president and prime minister go skiing, a man works at a mustard farm in India, a woman prepares masks for Rio's Carnival and more.

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    Bahraini Protesters Celebrate a Win

    Thousands of protesters converged on Pearl roundabout Saturday, retaking the public square after military forces pulled out.

  • [0211treasure01]

    Finding Hawaii's Treasures

    More than a century ago, Hawaii was ruled by a royal family from graceful Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu. But much of the palace's furniture and other treasures disappeared after a small band of businessmen overthrew the monarchy in 1893.

  • [0218mideast07]

    Rallies Continue Across the Middle East

    Egyptians rallied for further democratization Friday, while in Yemen pro- and antigoverment protesters clashed in the capital of San'a. In Iran, pro-government demonstrators marched in the streets, calling for the execution of opposition leaders.

  • [0218bahrainam06]

    Bahrain Protests Continue

    Mass antigovernment demonstrations in Bahrain entered their fifth full day as four funerals took place simultaneously around the capital for those killed in the clashes.

  • [0217wiscpro01]

    Missing Democrats Sought in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin state officials began searching for 14 missing state senate Democrats who failed to show up at a floor session at the capitol in protest of Republican Gov. Scott Walker's budget bill, which continued to draw massive protests from public-employee union members on Thursday.

  • [0217iraqam02]

    Iraqis Take to the Streets

    Iraq has seen small-scale demonstrations almost daily in recent weeks, mainly centered in impoverished areas over a lack of basic services and local governments. A wave of protests extended Thursday to include Kut, Nasir, Basra and Sulaimaniyah -- where Kurdish guards opened fire on a crowd.

  • [0217yemenam03]

    Demonstrators Clash in Yemen

    Thousands of antigovernment protesters in Yemen squared off with supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh in violent clashes at a main intersection in the capital San'a Thursday, according to eyewitnesses, the latest and most raucous in a series of daily melees there.

  • China Celebrates Lantern Festival

    China's Lantern Festival falls on Thursday in the Year of Rabbit. People watch lanterns, eat glutinous rice balls and perform folk dances to officially mark the end of the 15-day spring festival celebration.

  • [CATMAN01]

    Colorado's Big Cat Keeper

    Pat Craig just can't say no to needy carnivores. He now has 275 large carnivores on 320 acres in Keenesburg, Colo.

  • [EGYPTVICTIMS01]

    The Revolution's Toll

    An estimated 300 people were killed during the 18 days of turmoil in Egypt. Most of those died on the night of Jan. 28 and the following day, largely (though not all) from police gunfire, according to human rights groups and witnesses interviewed.

  • [0215dog01]

    Working Like a Dog at Westminster

    The top dogs in the sporting, working and terrier groups will be picked Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, and judge Paolo Dondina of Italy will point to the best in show shortly before 11 p.m.

  • [0216iwo01]

    Stepping Up the Search

    The Japanese government is accelerating an unusual project to search for the large number of undiscovered remains left on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima, 66 years after the bloody World War II battle there.

  • [0215snow01]

    Heavy Snows Grip Asia

    Harsh spells of snowfall hit Asia, burying cities in eastern South Korea and blocking the only road link to Kashmir.

  • [0203ACAPUL]

    Mexican Resort Struggles With Violence

    Acapulco was once the playground for Hollywood's jet set. Nowadays, this once glamorous resort has become a battleground for Mexican drug cartels, a sign of how far the Mexican drug wars are spreading from the country's northern border states.

  • [0214china15]

    A Historical Shift

    For nearly two generations, Japan stood solidly as the world's No. 2 economy. Now it is grappling with its new status as No. 3, behind China—a slip down the ladder officially confirmed Monday when the Japanese government released 2010 gross domestic product figures that fell below China's for the first time.

  • [0214vday05]

    Valentine's Day Around the World

    Valentine's Day is more than just flowers and chocolates. Check out a wedding on rappelling ropes, undersea romance, and parents busy match-making.

  • [0212egypt5]

    A New Day in Cairo

    Cleanup efforts begun on Tahrir Square Saturday, although it was still packed with thousands of people celebrating President Hosni Mubarak's resignation.

  • [0211egyptmain06]

    Celebrations Follow Mubarak's Resignation

    See the action in Egypt Friday through the lenses of The Wall Street Journal's photographers.

  • [0210erevo01]

    Egypt's Revolution in 18 Days

    See how the protests that started Jan. 25 led to the eventual resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.

  • [0210vziphon01]

    Verizon Sells iPhones

    The iPhone, long-awaited on the Verizon Wireless network, became available in the carrier's stores Thursday. While sales are expected to be big, lines for the device were largely underwhelming.

  • [0209nyse301]

    NYSE Trading Floor Over the Years

    The beginnings of the New York Stock Exchange can be traced back to 1792, when brokers and merchants gathered under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street to sign the Buttonwood Agreement to trade securities on a commission basis. See photos of some key moments in its history.

  • [0209fanny05]

    Fanny Packs? Back, and in New Form

    Call them belted satchels, hands-free bags or apron wraps if you prefer -- either way the often reviled fanny pack is making a comeback. A few high fashion designers, like Diane von Furstenberg and Hermès are presenting updated variations of the fanny pack.

  • [0209cambodia05]

    Fighting Eases in Temple Dispute

    Fighting eased between Cambodian and Thai troops Wednesday in a dispute over an 11th-century Hindu temple. Thousands have been displaced in the fighting.

  • [0209CRUISE02_H]

    Bringing Cruises Back Outdoors

    While sailing across the Caribbean on a cruise ship, you might not feel like you're on water. But now cruise lines are increasing the amount of outdoor space on ships.

  • [0209indoriot02]

    Blasphemy Sets Off Riot

    Hundreds of protesters burned churches and attacked a courthouse in central Indonesia on Tuesday after a Christian convicted of blasphemy against Islam was given what they considered a lenient sentence.

  • [0209cdrought01]

    North China Suffers Severe Drought

    A United Nations agency said this year's wheat crop is at risk in at least five Chinese provinces, echoing continuous warnings from China that its major northern wheat-growing areas are facing an epic drought.

  • [0207museum11]

    Egypt Museum Survives Protests

    Despite more than 1,000 people breaking into the Egyptian Museum -- home of relics of King Tutankhamun and other treasures -- the building and its world-famous contents largely survived the upheaval gripping Egypt.

  • [0207rummy01]

    Rumsfeld Through the Years

    Donald Rumsfeld's new memoir, "Known and Unknown," out Tuesday, recounts his career in government spanning Republican presidents from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush.

  • [beerA0203]

    Popping Open a Store-Brand Beer

    New brands from retail giants Supervalu Inc. and Walgreen Co. are part of a growing effort by store chains to make a hit of private-label beer -- a category that's long proved difficult for retailers.

  • [0208ozfire02]

    Wildfires Spread Fast Near Perth

    Western Australia's state premier declared an area near the city of Perth a disaster zone Monday after wildfires spread out of control, destroying homes, roads and power lines.

  • [TIMBERpromo0107]

    To China, With Bark

    Even as much of the $30 billion U.S. timber industry remains depressed because of the nation's weak housing market, some companies are getting relief from a non-traditional buyer: China.

  • [SALMON02]

    Swimming in Salmon

    An unexpectedly large run of salmon in the rivers of far Northern California this winter is providing an economic boost to local communities across the hard-hit region.

  • [0207brfire03]

    Fire Hits Carnival Preparations in Rio

    A large fire has destroyed Samba City, a part of Rio de Janeiro where costumes and floats for the city's famed carnival are being made.

  • [0126kart06]

    The Rugrat Race

    Kids everywhere dream of zooming around in fast cars. Across Europe, a growing number actually do—some even before they're out of diapers.

  • [0206_SUPERBOWL_]

    Super Bowl XLV

    The best shots from the Green Bay Packers' 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  • [0207sumo01]

    Sumo's Latest Woes in Japan

    Sumo has legions of fans in Japan, where it is one of the country's most revered cultural institutions. But the austere, ancient sport has struggled to adapt to the 21st century, as wrestlers have been caught in recent years smoking marijuana, brawling drunkenly and gambling illegally on baseball and other games.

  • [0204mideasted09]

    Days of Rage in Tunisia

    For the unemployed and oppressed people of Tunisia, a young man's decision to set himself on fire in mid-December was a wake-up call, sparking days of protests and eventually the fall of the government.

  • [0203jor01]

    Demonstrators Protest in Jordan

    Hundreds of Jordanians staged peaceful antigovernment protests on Friday, urging the country's newly-appointed prime minister to make good on promises of political reform

  • [0202geoduck05]

    Big Bivalves Bring Big Bounty

    In the run-up to Chinese New Year, the Native American tribes of Washington's Puget Sound are enjoying a boom in exports to China in the form of shellfish, including the geoduck, nature's largest clam.

  • [0203Presidio07]

    San Francisco's Pricey Presidio

    Some advocates for affordable housing in San Francisco say the Presidio has become a haven for mid- to high-income residents, with some former officer's quarters fetching more than $10,000 a month. That's a far cry from proposals bandied about early on that the Presidio's empty military barracks could be used to house homeless and other low-income people.

  • [0202oz01]

    Cyclone Whips Northeast Australia

    A tropical cyclone that slammed into Australia's northeast coast overnight caused less damage than first feared, narrowly missing the major city of Cairns after thousands of residents fled amid warnings of monstrous waves and wild winds.

  • [0202ghog01]

    Groundhog Predicts Early Spring

    Punxsutawney Phil, the country's most famous groundhog, predicted an early spring Wednesday.

  • [0202MOVEON13]

    Aging Out of a Fantasy

    Bill "Pappy" Holcomb has taken the field in a Detroit Tigers uniform for 22 years. Last week, with a measure of sadness and without fanfare, Mr. Holcomb, a 71-year-old retired autoworker, retired again from Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp in Lakeland, Fla.

  • [0201cny01]

    Here Comes the Year of the Rabbit

    The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 3 and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit. In costumes, as pets or adorning shop windows, rabbits are all the rage in China, where even brokerages hope their unifying influence will help bring good fortune in the lunar new year.

  • [0201SCAN06]

    Making Imaging Centers Spa-Like

    As demand for medical imaging scans grows, hospitals and imaging centers are sprucing up their offerings to attract more of the business.

  • [0215ozawa]

    The Ozawa Saga

    The leadership of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan decided Monday to submit a proposal to suspend former leader Ichiro Ozawa over an alleged funds violation, just days after the political veteran refused to voluntarily leave the party as suggested by Prime Minister Naoto Kan.

  • [0128fdress24]

    On the Runway or the Menu?

    Clothing made of food has taken off in culinary artistic circles with events such as a chocolate-clothing fashion show and Lady Gaga's head-turning meat dress at the MTV Video Music Awards last fall. Take a look at some of the creations.

  • [0128sergio01]

    Chrysler's Hits and Misses

    While rivals GM and Ford have bounced back from the auto industry's recession, Chrysler hasn't yet turned the corner. It is no longer burning cash but lost money for the first three quarters of 2010. One focus is making its cars more attractive.

  • [0131myanmar08]

    Myanmar Convenes New Parliament

    Myanmar convened its first parliament in more than two decades on Monday, setting the stage for the selection of a new president to head one of Asia's most secretive states.

  • [0131pak02]

    Protesters Take to Lahore Streets

    Protests have broken out in Pakistan after an American diplomat shot dead two men on a motorcycle in Lahore on Thursday after they allegedly tried to intercept his car.

  • [0128coyote01]

    Wily New Chicagoans

    Wily coyotes are increasingly common in Chicago. While many people love the 30 to 35 pound predators, who feast on rodents and other pests, others consider them a pest and a potential danger to pets and small children.

  • [0128cotton01]

    Hoarding Cotton

    Despite record cotton prices last year, some farmers are storing their harvest of cotton and are holding out for even higher prices, hoping to help overcome higher costs of fertilizer and labor, which have both risen 20% in the past year.

  • [0120trireme10]

    Rowing a Trireme on the Hudson

    A New York-based non-profit is trying to restore a full-scale replica of the ancient Athenian warship known as a trireme and row it in the city's harbor.

  • [0128afgh01]

    Foreigners Targeted in Afghan Blast

    Gunshots and an explosion ripped through a Kabul supermarket popular with Westerners Friday, killing at least eight people in a rare attack targeting the city's expatriate community.

  • [0127art05]

    Christie's Auctions Set Record

    Christie's International said it sold $5.25 billion of fine and decorative art in 2010, up 53% from 2009 and surpassing its prior peak in 2007.

  • [0126mine01]

    Explosion Kills 20 at Colombian Mine

    An explosion Wednesday in an underground coal mine in northeastern Colombia killed at least 20 miners and injured six others, the latest in a string of disasters at small, lightly regulated mines that produce coal for Colombia's local market.

  • [0128davos01]

    World Economic Forum: Day Three

    On Friday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, finance ministers said China's refusal to allow its currency to float freely may be the international financial system's biggest problem.

  • [0125squat07]

    Royals In, Protesters Out?

    London's Parliament Square, a small park near the Houses of Parliament, has long been a popular site for protesters, but it's getting fresh attention now, as England prepares for a royal wedding.

  • [WORKFAM]

    Clothes That Do More Than Look Good

    Researchers at a handful of lab facilities across the country are prodding, pulling and pounding high-tech clothing, looking for advancements—and a competitive edge.

  • [012511sotu01]

    Obama Addresses the Nation

    President Obama delivered his third address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening.

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