Senate Confirms Eric Fanning, First Openly Gay Leader Of Military Service
Eight months after President Obama nominated Fanning to the position of Army secretary, the Senate confirmed the appointment.
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Democrats Go To Polls In Kentucky, Oregon Primaries
As the Democratic race goes on, voters in Kentucky and Oregon have their say in primaries Tuesday. Both states could be favorable for Sen. Bernie Sanders to extend a win streak against Hillary Clinton.
Sanders Doubles Down On Nevada Convention Controversy
Trailing Hillary Clinton in the delegate race, Bernie Sanders says the Nevada state party treated him unfairly and denied that his supporters incited violence and leveled threats toward officials.
How Congress And The VA Left Many Veterans Without A 'Choice'
The $10 billion Veterans Choice program was supposed to cut down on wait times and let veterans see private doctors, but less than two years later, the faltering program needs an overhaul.
Olympic Committee Could Bar 31 Athletes From Rio Games
After the retesting of samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, dozens of athletes from six sports could be banned from the 2016 Games in Rio, the International Olympic Committee said.
Mindy Kaling's TV Character Is Called A 'Coconut'
That's brown on the outside, white on the inside. A recent episode of 'The Mindy Project' lead our writer to think about her identity as an Indian living in America.
Nashville Singer-Songwriter Guy Clark Dies At 74
Guy Clark, one of Nashville's most renowned singer-songwriters, has died at the age of 74. This profile of Clark originally aired on July 23, 2013, on All Things Considered.
Rising Sea Levels Made This Republican Mayor A Climate Change Believer
Already, neighborhoods flood more often in Coral Gables, Fla., and water has seeped up from beneath low-lying buildings and yards. Mayor James Cason wants his city prepared for the economic fallout.
Treating Opioid Addiction With A Drug Raises Hope And Controversy
Medication-assisted treatment uses one of several drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to control cravings and reduce relapses. Despite the evidence, the approach is underused.
4 Things To Know About Hillary Clinton's Approach To Foreign Policy
As secretary of state under President Obama, Hillary Clinton has a long foreign policy record. She is hawkish compared to other Democrats, but also knows the political price of military intervention.