Marine Version Of F-35 Deemed 'Combat Ready'
With a total program cost estimated at $400 billion and a per-plane price tag of $135 million, the Joint Strike Fighter program is considered the most expensive in U.S. history.
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Navy Secretary Believes Combat Positions Should Be Open To Qualified Women
Data from an experiment to determine whether female Marines should be allowed into combat positions is out. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus tells David Greene the military benefits from an integrated force.
New EPA Rules Motivate Montana To Look Beyond Coal
Montana has one of the heaviest lifts of any state to comply with the EPA's plan to reduce carbon emissions. But the state is also rich in renewable energy, and the regulations may be a boon to some.
Alabama's Science Standards Get A Makeover
Alabama's Board of Education voted Thursday to adopt new science standards. The state's current standards have been in place for a decade, and many teachers are looking forward to the updates.
U.S. To Accept 10,000 Syrian Refugees Next Year
The U.S. announces it will create slots for accepting 10,000 Syrian refugees over the next year, which is far less than what the United Nations is asking it to take.
Baltimore Fights Heroin Overdoses With Antidote Outreach
Fatal overdoses are rising among an estimated 19,000 people who use heroin in Baltimore. To curb deaths, the city's health commissioner aims to make an antidote widely available to drug users.
The Challenges Of Identifying Potential Workplace Violence
The shootings of two young journalists last month highlighted the perils of dealing with potentially dangerous employees. But it can be very difficult for employers to know when and how to step in.
The Latest American Export: Bankruptcy Laws
The U.S. has long made it easier for businesses to declare bankruptcy and move on than most of Europe. Many other countries thought these laws were too risky, but now they're copying those laws.
The Iran Vote Explained, In 1 Infographic
Congress has to vote soon on Iran's deal to limit its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. But it isn't business as usual on Capitol Hill: For starters, a "yes" vote actually means "no."
What The Presidential Candidates Have Said About The Syrian Refugee Crisis
Some say the U.S. should take in additional refugees or send more aid, while others oppose increasing the refugee quota because of security concerns. Here's what they've said in their own words.