Harry Shearer, Voice Of Ned Flanders And Mr. Burns, Will Leave 'The Simpsons'
In a tweet sent in the wee hours of Thursday, Shearer said he was leaving "because I wanted what we've always had: the freedom to do other work."
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Chasing Food Dreams Across U.S., Nigerian Chef Tests Immigration System
Tunde Wey wanted to share the food of his West African childhood. So he crossed the U.S. by bus, hosting pop-up dinners along the way. But Wey, like many immigrants, found success can unravel quickly.
U.S. Calls On Myanmar To Grant Rohingya Citizenship
The U.S. has resettled about 1,000 Rohingya Muslims in the past year. U.S. officials say the only real solution to the refugee crisis will come when Myanmar recognizes the Rohingya as citizens.
Georgia Leads A Push To Help Ex-Prisoners Get Jobs
Federal grant money is flowing to skills training programs for ex-offenders. But aid will be successful only if employers are willing to hire them. That's where state re-entry programs show promise.
Pluto-Bound Spacecraft Nears Its Quarry
After nearly a decade of traveling through space, NASA's New Horizons probe is about to arrive at Pluto. On Tuesday it will begin an intensive, weeklong study of the distant world.
Soccer Fan Displays Loretta Lynch Cutout At U.S. Women's World Cup Final
For Nik Dahl, fan of the U.S. Women's soccer team, Attorney General Loretta Lynch saved the sport of soccer by exposing corrupt FIFA leaders. To show his appreciation, he brought her to the Women's World Cup Final — well, a 3-foot cutout of her face that is.
Obama Administration Aims To Expand Access To Solar Power
The White House is announcing a series of moves, including installing more solar energy units in federally subsidized housing, low cost loans for homeowners and a program to help renters.
Industry Payments To Nurses Go Unreported In Federal Database
The latest data on drug and device company payments to health professionals largely exclude nurse practitioners and physician assistants, even though they play an increasing role in patient care.
After Measles Outbreaks, Parents Shift Their Thinking On Vaccines
The widely publicized measles outbreak linked to California theme parks appears to have made parents more confident about vaccine safety and benefits, a national poll finds.
In Data Breach, Reluctance To Point The Finger At China
Personal data of at least 18 million federal workers may have been accessed via the OPM computer system. Some officials quietly blame China; others want to avoid upsetting this major trade partner.