Morley Safer, Longtime '60 Minutes' Correspondent, Dies
Safer had just announced his retirement from the newsmagazine last week after a 46-year run in which he covered the world. He was 84.
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For Wheelchair Users, A RoboDesk For Electronic Devices
An Indiana inventor hopes his tray mount will help bridge gaps in education tech and eliminate some of the stigma associated with coming to class in a wheelchair.
New Report Says Pentagon Not Doing Enough For Sexual Assault Victims
The Pentagon admits a major concern over reprisals against troops who report sexual assault. A Human Rights Watch report says the Pentagon isn't doing enough to repair harm done by this retaliation.
Budget Shortfalls Affect National Parks' Maintenance, Cleaning
There are about 250 toilets on the North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a small number of people to clean them. With decreasing budgets, employees are doing more with less.
Why Rain Barrels Are Now Legal In Colorado
Who owns rain that falls from the sky? In the West, this is a topic of serious discussion and lawmaking. This summer, after much debate, Colorado will allow homeowners to use rain barrels.
Veterans Choice Program Will Get Better, VA's Shulkin Says
Renee Montagne talks to David Shulkin, under secretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs, about the VA's plans to fix Veterans Choice, which allows some veterans to see private doctors.
Can A Tiny Wasp Save The Citrus Industry?
Citrus greening, spread by a ravenous pest, has destroyed millions of acres of fruit and cost billions in damage. Fortunately, these pernicious peewees are prime prey for another parasitic predator.
Trump's Supreme Court List Might Reassure Conservatives, But Leaves Off Big Names
Trump promised to appoint to the high court the kinds of people the GOP base would be happy with.
Autism Can Be An Asset In The Workplace, Employers And Workers Find
Roughly 40 percent of young adults with autism spectrum disorder aren't finding jobs. But some employers are now recruiting adults on the spectrum as an untapped talent pool of focused workers.
Stolen Letter From Columbus Found In The Library Of Congress And Returned To Italy
It was stolen from Florence, Italy, and replaced with a fake, which went unnoticed for two decades. Researchers have proved that a document found in the Library of Congress is the stolen letter.