This Grieving Family Wants The U.S. To Designate Mexican Cartels As Terrorists
Relatives of nine American women and children who were brutally killed in Mexico last month were in Washington this week to tell their story. They want the U.S. to go after drug cartels. (Image...
View ArticleAmerican Samoans' Citizenship Status Still In Limbo After Judge Issues Stay
After ruling on Thursday that anyone born in American Samoa should be recognized as a U.S. citizen, the same judge on Friday decided to put the order on hold until the issue is resolved on appeal....
View ArticleOn Verge Of Impeachment Vote, First-Term, Moderate Democrats Weigh A...
Moderate Democrats are facing one of the most difficult political decisions in their careers. And the stakes couldn't be higher for their freshman class. (Image credit: Steve Helber/AP)
View ArticleHoliday Parties Make You Squirm? Here's How To Conquer Social Anxiety
People with social anxiety disorder fear their "fatal flaws" will be exposed by a wayward comment or other social misstep. If holiday parties send you spiraling, try these tips. (Image credit: Tracy...
View ArticleThey're The Bravest, Humblest Civil Servants In Pakistan
The global program Integrity Icon aims to "name and fame" instead of "name and shame." This week, Pakistan honored government employees who did everything from track down killers to evict squatters....
View ArticleOpinion: Should It Be Illegal To Sleep Outside?
Laws that ban sleeping outside favor relocation over resolving the problems that force people onto the streets. (Image credit: Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)
View ArticleLife Along Pakistan's Mountain Highway Where China Is Investing Billions Of...
The Karakoram Highway revamp is a key part of China's trade and infrastructure initiative in the region, and local communities' expectations are high. (Image credit: Diaa Hadid /NPR)
View ArticleDivers Search Contaminated Water For Body Of New Zealand Volcano Victim
Monday's devastating eruption killed at least 15 people, many of them tourists visiting White Island. Authorities are trying to recover bodies, even under the threat of another eruption. (Image...
View ArticleCalifornia Rejects State's Largest Utility's Bankruptcy Plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to expedite the beleaguered PG&E bankruptcy case in time for next year's wildfire season. But Newsom said the utility's plan "falls woefully short" of what is needed....
View ArticleSunday Deadline Looms For Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment
The Health and Human Services Secretary tweeted a reminder: "If you decide that purchasing coverage through healthcare.gov is the right decision for you, make sure you select coverage by this Sunday."...
View ArticlePowered By Faith, Religious Groups Emerge As A Conduit For A Just Solar Boom
The solar industry may be booming, but clean energy's financial perks still aren't reaching communities that need them most. Religious institutions are stepping up to bridge the gap. (Image credit:...
View ArticleLaid-Off Workers In Indonesia Just Won A Battle For $4 Million In Severance Pay
They're beneficiaries of incredibly generous severance laws. But those laws may soon change. (Image credit: Muhammad Fadli/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
View ArticleMassachusetts Case Probes The Role Schools Play In Teen Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teenagers. Schools increasingly are seen as key to keeping them safe, but suicide prevention training for school staff across the U.S. is hit or miss....
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