Gov. Haley Announces New Push To Remove Confederate Flag In S.C.
South Carolina's most prominent political leaders say it's time for their state to stop flying the Confederate battle flag on the grounds of its Statehouse.
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Fraud Still Plagues Medicare's Prescription Drug Program
More than 1,400 pharmacies billed for questionable prescriptions last year, according to the inspector general at Health and Human Services. That includes prescriptions for commonly abused opioids.
Local Food Is Still A Niche. Can It Grow Beyond That?
"Local" food makes up a small fraction of what Americans eat. But a recent study argues that 90 percent of people living in cities could be fed with food grown within 100 miles.
Authorities Find Items Linked To New York Prison Escapees
Officials with the New York State Police say they have found physical evidence in a hunting cabin that they have tied to the two prison escapees. They have not revealed what the items are.
School Scrambles To Preserve Newly Discovered Chalkboards From 1917
Behind the walls at Emerson High School in Oklahoma City, construction workers found old chalkboards with drawings and class lessons, written almost a century ago and in remarkable condition.
Severe Storms Rake Midwest, Damaging Homes, Businesses
Tornadoes left thousands in Illinois without power. In Michigan, an EF1 tornado damaged homes and five people had to be rescued.
Fitness App Aims To Deliver Live Feedback From A Personal Trainer 24/7
The Fitnet app uses your phone's camera to analyze your workout and give feedback. Next step is a live trainer on the other end. The hitch: Your Internet speed likely needs to be 40 times faster.
U.S., China Face Tensions At 7th Strategic And Economic Dialogue
Cyber hacking and tension in the South China Sea will be among the issues discussed during the seventh annual U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, on Monday in Washington, D.C. The three-day event focuses on addressing the immediate and long-term economic and strategic interests of both countries.
U.S. Beats Colombia 2-0, But Will Be Shorthanded Vs. China
Midfielders Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday each received their second yellow card of the Women's World Cup in Monday night's match, resulting in automatic one-game suspensions.
In 2009 Tour Of West Miami, Marco Rubio Shows Pride In His Community
NPR's Robert Siegel took a drive through West Miami with Marco Rubio in 2009 before he was elected to the U.S. Senate.