Hillary Clinton's Fight For Gefilte Fish
Among thousands of emails released this week, there was a particularly fishy one.
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In California's Protected Waters, Counting Fish Without Getting Wet
Using divers to monitor whether life is returning to the 100 or so marine protected areas is pricey. Now, advances in DNA sequencing mean scientists just need a seawater sample to do a marine census.
Obama To Reassure Saudi King Amid Concerns Over Iran Nuclear Deal
To prove its support for Gulf Arab allies, the Obama administration is stepping up military sales to Saudi Arabia. The president hosts King Salman at the White House today.
Some In Rowan County, Ky., Surprised By Clerk Controversy
A Kentucky county clerk remains in custody this weekend after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The nation is divided, but what does Rowan County think about what's happening?
Bucking Trend, Ohio Doctor Opens Clinic That Provides Abortion Services
Ohio has put many restrictions on abortion. Since 2010, about half the clinics performing the procedure in the state have closed. But Dr. David Burkons sees offering abortion as part of patient care.
Exactly What Kind Of Socialist Is Bernie Sanders?
Socialists are a rare breed of political animal in this country. There's just one in Congress — Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
1,000 Years Ago, Caffeinated Drinks Had Native Americans Buzzing
People in the American Southwest and Mexican Northwest were drinking cacao and tea-like yaupon in places where neither grew. That suggests an extensive trade network to deliver a caffeine fix.
Amid A Shortage Of Welders, Some Prisons Offer Training
Baby boomers with the skill are retiring and not enough young people are replacing them. In Georgia, inmates are given access to heavy tools and blowtorches so they can get a welding certificate.
Police Look Into 2 High School Football Players' Hits On Texas Referee
In their defense, the two students say that a game official had used racial slurs — and that one of their coaches had suggested getting payback for bad calls.
Observers Hope California Agreement Succeeds In Ending Indefinite Solitary
A settlement may mean the release of thousands of inmates from solitary confinement. The U.N. special rapporteur on torture says it's "a great achievement," but he'll have to see how it's implemented.