How Writing Down Specific Goals Can Empower You
The act of writing can affect health, happiness and success. In one experiment, goal-setting dramatically reduced the achievement gap.
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Cleveland Grand Jury Declines To Indict Police Officers In Tamir Rice Probe
A grand jury won't bring charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot by officers while playing with an air gun in a park.
Calif. Authorities To Utilize New Law Aimed At Preventing Mass Shootings
Advocates hope gun violence restraining orders will keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. Critics say the new law, that takes effect in January, is ripe for abuse.
Remembering When Southeast Asia Refugees Dominated Discussions
Steve Inskeep talks to historian Erika Lee, author of the new book The Making of Asian America, about the 1.2 million refugees from Southeast Asia who came to the U.S. after the Vietnam War.
Do You Speak Health Insurance? It's Not Easy
Even savvy consumers stumble over the meaning of coinsurance and other jargon. The misunderstandings can be costly, especially when picking a health plan.
Captured 'Affluenza' Teen, Mother Had 'Going-Away Party,' Sheriff Says
Ethan Couch, who killed four people when driving drunk, and his mother were apprehended in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Texas authorities say they are working with Mexico to send the pair back to the U.S.
Chicago Officer Who Shot Teen 16 Times Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
The city's police force has come under new scrutiny in recent days, after two more people — a 19-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman — were shot and killed by police.
The Student Who Once Nudged His Way To The Oval Office Now Hopes To Move In
John Kasich, GOP presidential hopeful, has had a habit of speaking his mind, even as a college student at Ohio State. It has served the Ohio governor well in politics.
The Student Who Once Nudged His Way To The Oval Office Now Hopes To Move In
John Kasich, GOP presidential hopeful, has had a habit of speaking his mind, even as a college student at Ohio State. It has served the Ohio governor well in politics.
'Affluenza' Teen And His Mother Detained In Mexico
Mexican officials say they will hand over Ethan Couch for deportation to the U.S. The teen killed four people when driving drunk, and his lawyer blamed his client's wealthy upbringing.