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Positivity and Optimism the Norm in "Thriving" U.S. States

Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and Wyoming are the most likely among residents of U.S. states to be "thriving," while residents of West Virginia and Kentucky are the least likely. Residents of Georgia, Texas, and Louisiana are also buoyed up to ...

Iran Votes: Lukewarm on Leadership, Cool on Economy

Ahead of elections on Friday, Iranians are sour on their current leadership and their economy -- and many would leave if they could.

North Dakota and Washington, D.C., Best Job Markets in 2010

Energy- and commodity-producing states along with federal government states dominated the 10 states with the best job markets in 2010, based on Gallup's Job Creation Index. The finance states of the Northeast and the housing-depressed states of ...

Diabetes Rates Rise in 18 States in Past Decade

Since 2008-2009, the diabetes rate has increased in 18 U.S. states while declining in none. Obesity has risen in 34 states during that time.

Iraq: Signs of Stability in a Volatile Region

Regional spillover from the war between Hamas and Israel may test Iraqis' newfound confidence in their political and national institutions.

Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Want Roe v. Wade to Stand

Twenty-eight percent of Americans think Roe v. Wade should be overturned, while 64% say it should not be.

Leading With Strengths: James Milliken

Learn how the chancellor of The University of Texas System acquires new ideas, learns from the past and connects students with great opportunities.

3 Key Issues Facing Nigerians Ahead of Their Election

Gallup surveys ahead of Nigeria's election on Saturday shed light on key issues that will likely be on voters' minds as they elect their next president.

In the U.S., Blue States Outnumber Red States, 20 to 12

Gallup Daily tracking in 2012 found 20 states were solidly Democratic or leaned Democratic, while 12 were solidly or leaned Republican. This marks a slight shift toward the Democrats from 2011, but is not as Democratic as in 2009.

Tunisia's Water Crisis Fuels Frustration

Tunisians are deeply dissatisfied with efforts to preserve their environment and the quality of their water -- more than most populations on the planet.