Can Seagrass Save Shellfish From Climate Change?
Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water.
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Utah Jails, Prisons To Get New Safety Standards After Deaths And Controversy
Questions about the number of inmates dying in custody drew attention to the standards. A former Corrections chief said existing safety standards contained trade secrets, and would not release them.
U.S. Releases 'Oligarchs List' And Opts Against New Sanctions On Russia
The tally includes Russia's elite and powerful, and part of it duplicates a Forbes list. Russia's President Vladimir Putin isn't on the list, though his cabinet is.
Blue And Red States Concerned About New Tax Law
Contrary to expectations, the new federal tax law may bring a windfall to Mid-Atlantic, liberal Maryland and a budgetary hit to rural, conservative Montana.
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Health Care Company
The new company will be "free from profit-making incentives and constraints" as it tries to find ways to cut costs and improve health care plan satisfaction for employees.
A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk
American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources.
For 'Heaven's Gate' Podcast Host, The Cult Story Hits Close To Home
When he first heard about the 1997 Heaven's Gate mass suicide, Glynn Washington says, "It felt like that was something that my group could have done."
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs
Some of the biggest names in business are aligning to launch a new health care venture for their U.S. employees. Scott Hensley, editor of NPR's Shots health blog, has an overview.
Do You Know A Teacher Who Has Gone The Extra Mile — Or Beyond?
Tell us about a teacher you know who has gone beyond the classroom call of duty.
Russian Fighter Flies Within 5 Feet Of U.S. Reconnaissance Plane Over Black Sea
The State Department says that the encounter between a Russian Su-27 fighter and a propeller-driven U.S. Navy EP-3 put the American crew at risk.