Fact Check: How Does Planned Parenthood Spend That Government Money?
The government spends $500 million a year on Planned Parenthood. Here's where that money goes, where it comes from and how it's used.
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Sharing Art Helps Medical Students Connect With Dementia Patients
It's easy to spot what Alzheimer's patients have lost — memory, communication skills and more. But a study that sent medical students and dementia patients to art classes opened new vistas for all.
Green Pie In The Sky? Vertical Farming Is On The Rise In Newark
A former steel mill in New Jersey is getting a new lease on life as an indoor farm. AeroFarms is betting it can turn a profit growing greens with lights, using far less water than a traditional farm.
An Almost-Final Word On The IRS's Alleged Tea Party Targeting
A two-year bipartisan Senate investigation found the agency needs to cut through bureaucratic red tape and institute better communication and management.
Play Hard, Live Free: Where Wild Play Still Rules
A California playground embraces the value of wild play.
Former Paul Operative Indicted In Payoff 'Scheme' To Win Iowa Caucuses
Jesse Benton runs the superPAC backing Ron Paul's son, Rand Paul, in his presidential bid. But Paul's campaign pointed fingers at the "Obama Justice Department" for the timing of its release.
Sea Turtles Test Urban Waters In Southern California 'Jacuzzi'
Even with the warm outflow from nearby power plants, the San Gabriel River's an odd new habitat choice. Volunteers and researchers are working to study and track the population that's popped up there.
Obama Calls Iran Deal 'Most Consequential Foreign Policy Debate' Since Iraq Vote
The new agreement over Iran's nuclear program is the strongest non-proliferation agreement ever negotiated, the president says.
HIV Prevention Pill Remains A Tough Sell Among Gay Latinos
Lack of knowledge about the drug, and stigmas attached to sleeping with men and to perceived promiscuity, are major barriers to PrEP treatment. The costs and side effects are also concerns for many.
For Some States, New Emissions Rules Will Force A Power Shift
The federal rules will deal a big blow to some energy sectors — especially coal. The change won't be so hard for states that have moved to cut emissions. But for others it will be more difficult.