Longtime '60 Minutes' Correspondent Morley Safer Dies At 84
Longtime CBS News correspondent Morley Safer has died at age 84, just days after his official retirement from the flagship program, 60 Minutes.
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Researchers Find Surprising Results After Testing A New Way To Measure Poverty
The study takes into account the hardship and deprivation faced by an individual or family: How often do they have trouble getting food, paying bills or getting help for a serious medical problem?
Health Departments Cut Programs While Awaiting Zika Funding
The extended debate in Congress over emergency funding for a response to the Zika virus is forcing public health departments to cut existing prevention and treatment programs.
Golfer Phil Mickelson Is Named In Insider Trading Case
U.S. officials say the former chairman of Dean Foods passed inside information to famed gambler Billy Walters, who then tipped off Mickelson. The SEC wants Mickelson to turn over $931,000.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill That Makes Performing An Abortion A Felony
The sweeping, first-of-its-kind bill will now be sent to Oklahoma's governor, who has not indicated whether she plans to sign it. If she does, an abortion rights group plans to sue.
For John Holland, Breaking Into The NBA Came Down To One Shot
The odds are stacked against any minor league basketball player trying to make the NBA. But one remarkable, contested shot helped pave the way for a player named John Holland.
Donald Trump Likely Driving Latino Voter Registration Surge In California
California is seeing a surge of voter registrations among Latinos, including a number of voters who have become American citizens specifically to vote. Some have attributed this trend to Donald Trump's run for president.
Southern Lawmakers Lead Fight Over Funding To Combat Zika Virus
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia about the need for congressional funding to prevent the Zika virus from spreading in the U.S. The Florida delegation sees this as a national emergency.
Does Swaddling A Baby Really Boost Risk Of SIDS?
People have been wrapping babies tightly in blankets just about forever. An analysis of existing data found that swaddling is safe if babies are put to bed on their backs.
California Will Let Local Authorities Assess Water Conservation Goals Amid Drought
This will replace mandatory state-driven standards. It's happening because California's drought — now entering its fifth year — is easing in some parts of the state but not others.