Pope Francis Comes To Africa With A Vision. Will It Stick?
The pope is touring three countries in sub-Saharan Africa, calling for hope and reconciliation. Researchers look at the long-term impact of a papal visit.
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Is 'The Blob' Back? Latest Marine Heat Wave Could Pose New Risks To Sea Life
Water temperatures between Alaska and California have risen by 5 degrees Farhrenheit. Researchers say the warming could trigger a series of problems in the marine food chain.
'You Get Swept Up': A Story Of Love, Passion — And Vacuum Cleaners
On their first date, Tom Gasko and his husband, Donnie Pedrola, talked for hours about vacuum designs. "Most people aren't that passionate about something," Pedrola tells Gasko at StoryCorps.
Trump Plan For Home Loans Rattles Watchdogs
The administration unveiled a plan to reprivatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that has lending advocates worried. But any changes are likely to be gradual.
Hurricane Dorian Hits North Carolina
Hurricane Dorian is still threatening the North Carolina's Outer Banks. Overnight it hit coastal areas with high winds and heavy rain. Emergency responders have been surveying the damage since dawn.
After Days-Long Delay, Hurricane Dorian Finally Makes It Ashore In N.C.
With maximum sustained winds of about 90 mph, Dorian was a Category 1 storm when its eye crossed over Cape Hatteras. It is now moving northeast at 17 mph.
Jury Selection Set To Begin In Case Of Ex-Dallas Cop Who Killed Black Neighbor
The defense team for the white former Dallas police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black neighbor last September is expected to argue she was defending herself and the killing was a mistake.
Women's Soccer Stars Concerned About Trauma From Repetitive Head Impact
As research into head injuries expands to include women's soccer, some of the sport's former stars are calling attention to the health fallout from heading the ball multiple times.
Oakland Jury Acquits 1 'Ghost Ship' Fire Defendant, Jury Hung On 2nd Defendant
The verdict is a setback for prosecutors, who last year had initially accepted pleas of no contest to manslaughter charges. But victims' families objected to that outcome.
Jury Selection Begins In Trial Of Former Dallas Police Officer Who Shot Neighbor
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Friday in the trial of a former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger. Guyger shot and killed neighbor Botham Jean in his apartment after mistaking it for her own.