Jeb's Rowdy Supporters Help Him Escape The CPAC Lion's Den
The former Florida governor's supporters shouted down his hecklers at his much anticipated appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
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The Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Longtime President Of Notre Dame University, Dies
Father Ted, as he was known to his friends, was influential in reshaping Catholic higher education. He was also a champion for civil rights and nuclear disarmament.
Eyelashes Grow To Just The Right Length To Shield Eyes
Eyelashes keep dust out and fend off drying breezes, a study finds. To do that they need to be a very precise length. Extra-long fake eyelashes hurt more than they help.
Attention, Shoppers: Prices For 70 Health Care Procedures Now Online!
It's not exactly Priceline.com for knee replacements. But a website from the nonprofit Health Care Cost Institute could helping patients shop around for the best values.
Leonard Nimoy, Mr. Spock On 'Star Trek,' Dies At 83
The cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, his granddaughter tells NPR.
What Do Conservatives Want For 2016? We Asked
Attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference say they want the next president to focus on bipartisanship, faith, security and lower taxes.
'Ballot Selfies' Clash With The Sanctity Of Secret Polling
New Hampshire is the first state to outlaw voting booth selfies. Some call the ban unconstitutional and are challenging it in court. Others argue selfies compromise privacy and enable voter coercion.
Colorado Pushes For Concealed Guns In K-12 Schools
Similar legislation has been proposed in North Dakota and Wyoming to allow concealed firearms on K-12 school grounds and college campuses, as a part of a larger effort to expand gun owners' rights.
A Hard Look At The Risks Of Transporting Oil On Rail Tanker Cars
Marcus Stern has spent the past year investigating the practice in collaboration with the Nation Institute's Investigative Fund. Recent accidents show cars aren't built to carry so much oil, he says.
Living Small In The City: With More Singles, Micro-Housing Gets Big
Single people represent the fastest growing category of households in the U.S. That's made small dwellings — from micro-apartments to stand-alone tiny houses, a niche force in the real estate market.