More Severe Storms Possible For Flood-Hit Texas
At least 18 people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding in Texas and Oklahoma.
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Officer's Acquittal Highlights Tense Police, Community Relations In Cleveland
There were relatively peaceful protests after a white police officer in Cleveland was acquitted Saturday in the deaths of two unarmed black motorists in a barrage of police gunfire in 2012.
In New England, Recognizing A Little-Known History Of Slavery
A burial ground including the remains of 18th century African slaves was uncovered in 2003 in Portsmouth, N.H. Over Memorial Day weekend, the city dedicated the grave site as a special memorial park.
Supreme Court Says Locals Can Make Pill-Makers Pay For Drug Disposal
The court decision means companies are on the hook for helping at least some consumers in California safely dispose of leftover pills and other medicine. Similar measures are in the works elsewhere.
When 'Petting Parties' Scandalized The Nation
In post-World War I America, young people shocked their elders with jazz music, jittery dancing and public displays of affection.
In Darren Wilson's Testimony, Familiar Themes About Black Men
Wilson's descriptions of Michael Brown reminded some people of negative depictions of African-Americans in history. Recent studies suggest these perceptions have deeper psychological roots.
Head Of Boy Scouts Says Group's Ban On Gay Adults 'Unsustainable'
Robert Gates, a former CIA director and former defense secretary, told the organization, "We must deal with the world as it is, not as we might wish it to be."
Second Opinions Are Often Sought, But Their Value Isn't Clear
Patients facing serious illnesses often seek medical reviews of their cases. Some people glean helpful advice, but researchers don't have much data about whether the consults lead to better results.
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping May Benefit Children Years Later
Giving the newborn one last boost of blood from the placenta may help increase social and motor skills at age 4, a study finds. Earlier studies have found health benefits in infancy.
Colleges To Students: Don't Trash Those Dorm Castoffs! Donate!
As college students leave for the summer, many just throw away what they can't fit in the car for the ride home. But some schools are trying to find a new home for those campus castoffs.