Unlike Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Lacks A Simple, Clear Economic Message
"I don't think Hillary Clinton wants to do anything in one sentence," says former Obama strategist David Axelrod. "That's the problem, right?"
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The Next Progressive Hope? The Man Trying To Unseat The Democratic Party Chair
As the odds grow longer for Bernie Sanders, liberals unhappy with the party could find a cause in Tim Canova, a college professor taking on Democratic National Party Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
When Pregnant Women Get Flu Shots, Babies Are Healthier
Babies are much less likely to get the flu in their first months of life if mom got a flu shot while she was pregnant, a study finds. Yet most expectant mothers don't get immunized.
Deep Inside New York's JFK Airport, There's A High School
Aviation High School mixes advanced academics with aviation mechanics — and a paid internship at a big airline.
Born With No Hands, This 7-Year-Old 'Stunned' Judges To Win Penmanship Contest
Holding the pencil between her wrists, first-grader Anaya Ellick formed neat letters, earning her the Nicholas Maxim Special Award for Excellence in Manuscript Penmanship.
Obama Addresses Mixed Monthly Employment Report
President Obama spoke to reporters Friday about the latest monthly employment report, which showed a slowdown in hiring in April. The report also showed relatively strong wage growth. Obama was also asked about the presidential contest and the de facto GOP nominee, Donald Trump.
Grim Sleeper Verdict Renews Push To Investigate Murders In South Los Angeles
A guilty verdict in the months-long "Grim Sleeper" serial killer trial has brought some closure to many families of the victims. But community leaders in south Los Angeles are pressing forward with pressuring police to investigate at least 35 other possible murders.
Plagued Washington, D.C., Metro System Announces Major Repairs
The head of the Washington, D.C., Metro subway system announced major repairs to the problem-plagued system on Friday.
Chicago Public Schools Expand Guidelines For Transgender Students
The Chicago Public Schools announced a set of guidelines making it clear their transgender student population will not be discriminated against under school policy. The district's updated guidelines state that transgender and nonconforming students will be able to use restrooms and locker rooms that match their identity.
From Coal To Code: A New Path For Laid-Off Miners In Kentucky
The state's coal industry is shrinking fast; more than 10,000 workers have lost their jobs since 2008. A small firm in eastern Kentucky is turning unemployed coal workers into software developers.