Pew Daily Number

A comprehensive demographic study of more than 200 countries by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life finds that roughly a quarter (23%) of the estimated 2009 world population is Muslim. Full Story »

The percentage of Americans who say there is solid evidence the earth is warming has fallen sharply over the last year. Full Story »

The Mexican public overwhelmingly backs a tough anti-drug strategy: 83% support using the Mexican army to fight drug traffickers, while only 12% oppose the idea. Full Story »

While it has been the subject of divisive political debates, talking directly with Iran about its nuclear program is supported across the political spectrum. Full Story »

Sarah Palin may not always have kind words for the media, but the press certainly loves her. Full Story »

In these trying economic times, many Americans have turned to the internet for answers -- fully 69% of Americans have gone online to keep up with economic news, deal with their own financial situation or discuss the economy -- but with so much bad news out there it’s not surprising that many also take some time to relax while surfing the net. Full Story »

With President Barack Obama prepared to announce the deployment of roughly 30,000 additional troops to the war in Afghanistan tonight in a speech at West Point, he will address a nation that has grown more negative in its views toward the eight-year war. Full Story »

While the validity of "Cyber Monday" has been questioned, there is no doubt that countess Americans are getting a head start on their holiday shopping from their desks instead of jumping back into work after a long weekend today. Full Story »

While men may be more associated with watching football than preparing food on Thanksgiving, a good number of your male guests just might want to spend time in the kitchen this year, as roughly the same percentage of men (32%) and women (35%) say they enjoy cooking a great deal. Full Story »

Fully two-thirds of women with children ages 17 or younger work either full time or part time. Full Story »