Read more USA stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/13209/usa.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:11:35 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/46476/thanks-for-the-memories-bob-cuz-2008-tv-stunk.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagToday's golden age of TV lost a little shine this year, Heather Havrilesky writes on Salon. Twelve quick months gobbled up all of the momentum and promise from years past, leaving “a haze of crappy, unoriginal new programming, lackluster sophomore shows, flaccid sitcoms and pointless cable comedies.” Old standbys like...http://www.newser.com/story/46476/thanks-for-the-memories-bob-cuz-2008-tv-stunk.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 28 Dec 2008 12:32:10 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/46280/us-phrases-that-annoy-brits.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagToby Harnden must live among Yanks in his job as a correspondent for the UK's Telegraph , and sometimes American phrases drive him nuts. Here are his worst offenders: Happy holidays (just say Christmas, please) Have a nice day (make it stop) You're welcome (this one's just "Pavlovian" to him)http://www.newser.com/story/46280/us-phrases-that-annoy-brits.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 27 Dec 2008 18:50:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/43269/us-dominance-fading-fast-as-global-upheaval-looms.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagUS intelligence agencies believe the next 20 years will be the twilight of America's global dominance, the Times of London reports. A report from the National Intelligence Council paints a bleak future of an increasingly unstable world in which new powers and alliances emerge as competition for dwindling resources heats...http://www.newser.com/story/43269/us-dominance-fading-fast-as-global-upheaval-looms.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 21 Nov 2008 2:15:18 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42915/monk-will-go-out-on-top.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe news that the upcoming eighth season of Monk will be its last has fans in mourning, but the USA Network staple leaves a rich legacy, Media Life reports. Monk ushered in the era of original cable programming and has consistently scored top ratings in key demographics. Tony Shalhoub is...http://www.newser.com/story/42915/monk-will-go-out-on-top.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 17 Nov 2008 13:23:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42003/1m-new-citizens-break-century-record.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOver a million new American citizens took the oath of allegiance last year—the highest number since the government began keeping records a century ago, reports CNN. The number of people going through the naturalization process has been steadily climbing for decades. The clearing of a major 2007 backlog—along...http://www.newser.com/story/42003/1m-new-citizens-break-century-record.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 07 Nov 2008 3:49:54 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/40764/half-of-americas-population-growth-now-hispanic.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Hispanic baby boom accounts for more than half of America's population growth over the last decade, the Houston Chronicle reports. A survey found 50.5% of the growth in that period was among Hispanics, even though the group currently makes up just 15% of the population. The growth is...http://www.newser.com/story/40764/half-of-americas-population-growth-now-hispanic.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 24 Oct 2008 6:50:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36119/the-state-of-us-wine-in-50-bottles.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWine snobs contend that "terroir"—soil, climate, and topography—restrict great wines to certain regions. But are they right? All 50 US states make wine, so Joel Stein sampled a bottle from each to test the claim in Time . He discovered "quite good" varietals from surprising states like Delaware and...http://www.newser.com/story/36119/the-state-of-us-wine-in-50-bottles.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 29 Aug 2008 14:37:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33708/study-homeless-numbers-drop.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe number of chronically homeless Americans fell by 15% last year, a study has found. The survey is the first to track homelessness over a full year, the Los Angeles Times reports. Homeless advocates argue that the promising numbers may in part be due to different counting methods—and that...http://www.newser.com/story/33708/study-homeless-numbers-drop.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 30 Jul 2008 7:43:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32069/petrodollars-snap-up-americana.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagForeign investors flush with dollars from the global commodities boom are using those greenbacks to buy flashy American properties, the New York Times reports. The government of Abu Dhabi bought a 75% stake in the Chrysler building Tuesday. Other recent "trophy" buys have included Donald Trump's Palm Beach mansion and...http://www.newser.com/story/32069/petrodollars-snap-up-americana.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 10 Jul 2008 4:33:20 CDT