The 'Intolerable' Fight Over School Money
Congress and the Education Department are fighting over how to prove that federal dollars for at-risk students aren't being misused at the local level.
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Obama Administration Releases New Overtime Pay Rules
The White House released new rules Tuesday night governing overtime pay for middle income, salaried workers. Millions of American workers will be eligible for overtime pay under the new rules.
Older Voters To Candidates: Don't Forget About Us
Voters age 65 and older make up more than a fifth of the electorate, but they're not hearing the presidential candidates talk about the issues that matter most to them.
Facebook's Facial Recognition Software Is Different From The FBI's. Here's Why
Every time one of its 1.65 billion users uploads a photo to Facebook and tags someone, that person is helping the facial recognition algorithm. Its accuracy rate is said to be higher than the FBI's.
'Darker Possibility' For Workers When Employers Opt Out of Workers' Comp
The first independent assessment of an emerging alternative to state programs found that injured workers face "inherent conflict of interest," barriers to benefits, and "unequal treatment."
Backyard Vacations Are So 2009. Summer '16 Air Travel Expected To Set Record
The airline industry predicts it will see a 4 percent increase in passengers between June 1 and Aug. 31. The travel rush is contributing to the long waits at airport security checkpoints.
Complain All You Want, But Your Busy Schedule May Help Your Brain
It looks like there's a sweet spot between busy and stressed out that may help keep the brain sharp over time. Busy people retain more memory as they age, a study finds.
Judge Blocks Kansas' Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Registration Requirement
The ruling is the latest development in a back-and-forth over the registration requirement, which supporters claim prevents voter fraud and opponents say is an effort to suppress voting rights.
GMOs Are Safe, But Don't Always Deliver On Promises, Top Scientists Say
A new report from the National Academy of Sciences knocked down some pro-GMO claims, such as that they've boosted crop yields, and urged federal agencies to change the way these foods are regulated.
WATCH: 109-MPH Winds On Mount Washington Lift Man Off His Feet
Even though it's mid-May, milder weather has yet to make its way up the 6,288-foot peak in New Hampshire.