Bill Clinton Turned 70 Last Week. Here Are 5 Moments That Defined His Career
The 42nd president has been popular and controversial over a long career.
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With Flooded Homes, Louisianans Wonder Where They'll End Up
Relief organizations are on the ground in Louisiana, trying to help victims of the floods that devastated Baton Rouge. But some in a downtown shelter say it is not enough.
U.S. Women Are The Biggest Winners At The Rio Olympics
As in London four years ago, American women are taking home more medals than their male counterparts. It's a trend that's likely to continue.
George Curry, Legendary Political And Civil Rights Journalist, Dies At 69
Curry was the longtime editor of the magazine Emerge, a syndicated columnist and winner of numerous awards for his reporting and commentary. He died Saturday of sudden heart failure.
The 'Young Invincibles': A Huge Hurdle For Obamacare
Young, healthy people referred to as "young invincibles" pose a serious challenge to the success of President Obama's expanded health care coverage, the Affordable Care Act.
U.S. Men Waltz To Gold In Basketball
After several close games in the tournament, including one with Serbia, the Americans trounced the Serbs, 96-66, for the gold medal on Sunday.
What Does The Justice Dept. Decision To End Private Prisons Mean For The Future?
The Department of Justice announced it will be ending the use of private prisons. Writer David Dayen, who has looked at the history of private prisons talks about this decision.
Louisiana Takes Stock Of The Damage After Devastating Flooding
The state is entering recovery mode after the flooding killed 13 people and damaged at least 60,000 homes across 20 parishes. It's expected to take months and the governor says the state needs help.
Lou Pearlman, Boy Band Manager And Ponzi Schemer, Dies In Prison
Lou Pearlman, the impresario behind boy band giants such as the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, has died in prison where he is serving a 25-year sentence tied to a $300 million Ponzi scheme.
Simone Biles: 'Excited' To Carry Flag Tonight, A Little Worried About Its Size
"I'm afraid the flag is going to be too heavy for me because Michael Phelps is so much taller and he seemed to carry it so easily," Simone Biles says, in a light moment at the end of the games.