You've heard warnings about the economic disaster that could happen if Congress fails to avoid a fiscal cliff. But what is the fiscal cliff anyway? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch enlists the support of his friends Thelma and Louise in this three-minute explanation.

Believe it or not, there's nearly no relationship between the U.S. president and the economy, no matter who it is.

A restaurant owner worries his Latino workers will leave Alabama because of a tough immigration law. But after talking to the media, he also worries about losing customers.

Congressman Jim Cooper, a Democrat from Tennessee, urged his fellow lawmakers earlier this week to stop misbehaving and posturing for voters. He says that people need to remember to put their country first.