How Poor And Disadvantaged Students Will Fare Under The New Education Law
When it comes to the success of students in poverty, UCLA's Pedro Noguera says that "schools can't do it alone."
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The Citadel Suspends 8 Cadets Over White-Hooded Photos
Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa says it seems the cadets "were singing Christmas carols as part of a 'Ghosts of Christmas Past' skit."
Air Force Unveils Plan To Improve Conditions For Drone Operators
The Air Force's corps of drone operators is in bad shape from years of overwork. So service officials want to put it on a path to more sustainable, normal operations with a new plan unveiled Thursday by Gen. Herbert Carlisle, head of the Air Combat Command.
Tiny Witnesses: Microbes Can Tell When A Murder Victim Died
When bodies decompose, the types of bacteria on and around the body change in predictable ways. These patterns can be used to estimate time of death, a crucial clue in solving murders.
'Atlantic' Article Explores How Obama Thinks About Terrorism
Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Beinart about his piece in The Atlantic entitled, "How Obama Thinks About Terrorism." Beinart writes Obama and his political opponents think about terrorism differently.
Divers Search Lake For Evidence In San Bernardino Shooting
The FBI says agents are following up on leads that the shooters visited the lakeside park on the day of the attack.
Mastectomy No Better Than Lumpectomy For Early Breast Cancer
A comparison of common treatments for early-stage breast cancer finds lumpectomy with radiation is essentially equal to breast removal in terms of recurrence and survival, with fewer complications.
Amid Violence, Chicago Parents Try To Inoculate Their Sons Against Fear
It's been a tumultuous few months for parts of Chicago. Parents are doing their best to help their children understand what's happening and how their families and communities can move forward.
House Report Says White House Misled Congress On Bergdahl Swap
House Armed Services Committee Republicans are blasting President Obama over the release of Guantanamo Bay detainees in a deal that also freed Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.
Despite Emphasis On Big Hacks, Small Breaches Of Medical Privacy Do More Harm
Millions of private medical records have been hacked at large insurance companies like Anthem. What appears to be causing more damage are smaller violations of medical privacy.