When You Can And Can't Stand Your Ground
The "Castle Doctrine" played a key role in the defense of a former police officer who shot and killed a black man in his own home.
Health & Safety
Wanting Wellness: The Booming Business Of Self-Care
What's the scoop on Goop?
Health Officials: Legionnaire’s Disease Patient Toll At 116
Health officials in North Carolina say 116 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease since an outbreak was reported in September.
After Hurricane Dorian, The 'Wikipedia Of Maps' Came To The Rescue
Humanitarians are using crowdsourcing software to fill in blank spots on maps of disaster-prone countries.
Twin Birthrate Drops For First Time Since The '80s
The twin birthrate nearly doubled between 1980 and 2014. Now it's going down among white mothers. What's behind the change?
'Why Is There Nothing Left?' Pension Funds Failing At Catholic Hospitals
The AARP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of workers at a defunct Catholic hospital in upstate New York, saying hundreds lost their pensions unfairly. And there are similar cases around the country.
As Pressure From Regulators Increases, Juul Shifts Its Strategy
The vaping company Juul is under intense pressure from regulators and politicians. It's spending more on lobbying, public relations and grassroots campaigns to stir up opposition to new vaping laws.
Planned Parenthood To Open Large New Facility In Illinois Near Missouri Border
The site of the 18,000 square foot clinic is intended to serve women from Missouri, where access to abortions has become more restrictive.
Judge Rules Planned Supervised Injection Site Does Not Violate Federal Drug Laws
The federal court decision paves the way for the nation's first supervised injection site to open in Philadelphia. The Justice Department argued that it amounted to "in-your-face illegal activity."
Doctor Gets 40 Years For Illegally Prescribing More Than Half A Million Opioid Doses
Dr. Joel Smithers was convicted in May of more than 800 federal counts of illegal drug distribution. He was facing life in prison and a $200 million fine. The court ordered him to pay $86,000.