Refugees Plant The Seeds Of A New Community In Kansas City
A farming education program aims to help people fleeing violence and persecution establish new roots — figuratively and literally.
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Gifted, But Still Learning English, Many Bright Students Get Overlooked
More than 3 million U.S. schoolchildren are classified as gifted. Thousands of others, however, are never identified as gifted and remain underserved because they start school not speaking English.
Lunada Bay Visitors Want Locals To Let Them Ride The Waves
Lunada Bay is a premier surf spot in Southern California. But a lawsuit alleges the mostly affluent, middle-age locals who live and surf there use violence and intimidation to keep outsiders away.
Secretary Of State John Kerry Visits Hiroshima Memorial
Kerry is the highest-ranking U.S. official ever to visit the site. He honored the 140,000 Japanese who died in the U.S. attack on the city, but did not apologize for the bombing there and in Nagasaki.
Paid Family Leave Advocates Celebrate A Big Week, But The Battle's Not Over
In New York and San Francisco, lawmakers have taken groundbreaking steps toward more generous leave policies. Still, some business leaders worry how much paid family leave will cost them.
Mississippi 'Religious Freedom' Law Supporters Play Down Opposition
Mississippi continues to face political and economic backlash over the state's new "religious freedom" law. But supporters say it will have little impact on the economy.
Hanging On: A Pressured Middle Class In Economic Recovery
In a new weekly segment, we'll examine the increasing pressure on the middle class and how that's driving political discourse. This week The Atlantic's Derek Thompson talks to us about economic fear.
Manny Pacquiao Wins What He Calls The Final Fight Of His Career
Paquiao defeated Timothy Bradley Jr. by unanimous decision. And the iconic boxer said that he is retiring — "as of now." "I am going to go home and think about it," he said.
What Happens When Fashion Becomes Fast, Disposable And Cheap?
Fashion styles are churned out more frequently than ever, giving us more opportunities to buy. But this "fast fashion" trend increases trash — and some groups are trying to slow down the cycle.
Cruz Gains Momentum Over Trump After Colorado Victory
The Republican presidential race has become a delegate-by-delegate race. And no more so than in Colorado, where none of the state's delegates are bound to any candidate.