Traffic Takes A Tremendous Global Toll, But Cheap Fixes Can Save Lives
It's a global issue, and deaths are often high in the developing world. A new report looks at inexpensive ways to cut down on fatalities.
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As Lightning Strikes Spike, Myth-Busting Often Means Safety
Deaths from lightning strikes are up sharply this year, according to the National Weather Service. Here are some myths about lightning, or avoiding it, and tips on how to actually stay safe.
Amid Lingering Skepticism, A Primer On What Bland's Autopsy Can Tell Us
Medical examiner Dr. Judy Melinek explains what forensic examiners saw in the autopsy of Sandra Bland, who was found dead in a Texas jail.
Clinton To Testify Again Before Benghazi Committee
The former secretary of state and current Democratic presidential candidate says she will appear to discuss the Sept. 11, 2012 attacks that killed four Americans, including the ambassador to Libya.
Obama Gets A Warm Welcome In His Father's Homeland
There's a festive air in Nairobi with the arrival of President Obama for his first visit since being elected. His focus is on promoting African entrepreneurs and getting electricity to rural areas.
At Sandra Bland's Funeral, Mourners Say 'It's All About Social Justice'
Bland, who was recently found dead in a Texas jail, received a funeral in her hometown of Lisle, Ill. Authorities released a preliminary autopsy ruling Bland's death a suicide; her family disagrees
When Alzheimer's Steals Your Appetite, Remember To Laugh
Fresh grilled swordfish now tastes like rolled newspapers to Greg O'Brien, an unexpected effect of his Alzheimer's. And shopping without a grocery list is futile. But summer barbecues are still sweet.
Judge Says Detained Immigrant Women, Children Should Be Released
A federal judge has given the government 90 days to prove that holding hundreds of minors and their mothers in unlicensed secure facilities does not violate a 1997 settlement.
Obama, Kenyan President Discuss Deeper Counterterrorism Ties
The president and his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta, also addressed the delicate issue of the country's poor record on gay rights.
Trying To Keep Your Data Safe? You're Probably Doing It Wrong
A new study by Google indicates that experts and non-experts have very different approaches to securing their online data. And the non-experts should probably rethink the way they're going about it.