States Review Laws Revoking Licenses For Student Loan Defaults
Montana could soon dial back laws that allowed defaulters to have their professional and driver's licenses revoked after failing to pay back debt.
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Why Wal-Mart Is Betting Big On Being Your Local Urban Grocer
Wal-Mart conquered the suburbs, but its future may lie in smaller stores in dense city neighborhoods. And in our grab-and-go times, freshly prepared meals are a big part of its urban strategy.
Doctors Test Tumor Paint In People
A modified venom from scorpions that carries a dye into the brain and makes tumors glow has cleared its latest hurdle. But will this attempt to improve brain surgery work in humans as well as animals?
Quick Income Changes Can Threaten Coverage For Those On Medicaid
Obamacare added millions of new customers whose incomes hover near the Medicaid line. When their earnings rise or fall, their health insurance could lapse while they're switching plans.
NFL Makes It Official: Sarah Thomas Is First Woman To Be A Full-Time Ref
Confirming a long-anticipated move, the NFL has hired its first female official on a full-time basis. She has spent nearly a decade working her way through the ranks in the NCAA.
4 Things We Learned About What Bill Clinton Is Up To
Despite controversies with the Clinton Foundation, Bill Clinton is aiming to keep it going even if his wife, Hillary, becomes president.
Not Just Sugary-Sweet, Hard Cider Makes A Comeback
Cider is the fastest-growing alcoholic beverage in the United States. Much of that growth is driven by big industrial producers, but smaller cider-makers are looking for a larger bite of the apple.
U.S. Service Member Killed In Shooting In Afghan City Of Jalalabad
Two other American troops were wounded when a man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire, a Pentagon official said. The shooter was shot and killed.
What Is The Mystery Goo That Killed Seabirds In The Bay Area?
More than 200 birds died earlier this year. Now, scientists and federal agencies are running forensic tests and looking for clues to the goo as part of a national investigation.
Guess What Makes The Cut As A 'Smart Snack' In Schools? Hot Cheetos
Frito-Lay has reformulated Flamin' Hot Cheetos to meet new federal nutrition standards for school snacks. That's been a big hit with school kids, but the rules' creators say the snack is still junk.