Interactive Narratives

The generation you belong to isn't just about the year of your birth, but about your cultural experiences. Take this quiz and pick which fashion trends, news events, movies, TV shows or toys you remember from your formative years. Then we'll match you up with your generation. More…

In the five years since Hurricane Katrina (quickly followed by Hurricane Rita) ravaged the Gulf Coast, USA TODAY has written extensively about the rebuilding efforts there. In this project, we try to sum up where we stand, half a decade after the storms hit. Has life there changed forever? Are people coming back? Although this is neither the first - nor the last - look at the lasting effects on the Gulf Coast, we hope this multimedia project helps answer those and other questions. More…

Ask a question...share the response. The USA TODAY voices project is simply a modern way to capture and share your thoughts on an important question. USA TODAY video journalists ask a question in cities and at events across America and use the video to get the conversation started. Each video lives on a page that allows you to comment, Tweet or record a response of your own. So, browse through the questions we have asked, or suggest your own. If you find one you're passionate about, share your voice with the rest of the USA...today. More…

Continuous annual federal budget deficits have led to a big increase in the nation's overall debt. Explore this interactive to see historical revenue, spending and cumulative debt; debt per person; debt as a percentage of GDP; and America's debt levels compared with other countries. More…

Census 2010: What is reapportionment? The periodic reallotment of U.S. congressional seats is a mystery to many. Find out what the process is all about. More…

This tax calculator will give you a rough idea of your federal tax bill - and where your tax money went - from 1940 through 2010. Caveats: The calculator is for a taxpayer who files individually, uses the standard deduction instead of itemizing, and has one exemption. The calculator also figures your Social Security and Medicare taxes, which are capped according to your salary. More…

A gallery to relive the memorable moments of the past 10 years, and watch short videos with our photo and video journalists to learn what they recall about bearing witness to the first decade of the 2000s. More…

Andy Roddick is known for his big serve, and he has the record for fastest serve (155 mph). At 6-2 he isn't the biggest or strongest player on the tour, but he manages to pack a lot of power in his unique service motion. Analyze the serve: More…

The Gallup organization first started asking Americans how they approved of the job the president was doing in the 1940s. See how each president since then has fared in the approval poll, look at some news events that influenced public opinion and compare how approval ratings evolved for each president. More…

A look at the top 10 all-time home run leaders, and their home run production before and after they turned 33 (based on player's age on opening day): More…