Dwayne Bowe, A Former Chief, Flies To Kansas City For Fan's Funeral
He plays in Cleveland now, but when Dwayne Bowe heard that Betty Johnson, his favorite fan in Kansas City, had died, he flew in to pay his respects.
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Warren Weinstein, American Killed In U.S. Operation, Was Veteran Aid Worker
The USAID contractor was kidnapped in 2011 from his home in Pakistan just days before he was scheduled to leave the country. He spent much of his career in some of the world's toughest places.
Oklahomans Feel Way More Earthquakes Than Californians; Now They Know Why
The U.S. Geological Survey issues a report Thursday on quakes linked to oil and gas drilling, but Oklahoma has said that the industry's wastewater disposal is the cause. What's unknown is a solution.
Rubio Takes Up Koch Brothers Charge On Export-Import Bank
"We're not some sort of developing country," Rubio said Thursday, opposing reauthorization of the agency that helps finance American companies overseas. "We're a developed financial sector."
Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch As Attorney General
After a five-month delay, Lynch will be the first black woman to lead the Justice Department. Now she has to build a relationship with the same Congress that stalled her confirmation.
For The Modern Man, The Sweatpant Moves Out Of The Gym
High-end sweatpants are becoming a staple in an increasing number of men's wardrobes. It's part of a global fashion trend called "athleisure," where gym clothes find their way out of the workout room.
Congressional Battle Brews Over Bill To Extend NSA Data Collection
A key provision in the USA Patriot Act that allows the NSA to collect and store bulk phone records is set to expire June 1. Senate GOP leaders are pushing to renew that provision for another 5 years.
Appetite For Gulf Seafood Is Back, But The Crabs And Oysters Aren't
Five years after the BP oil spill, the public has stopped asking whether seafood from the Gulf is safe to eat. But now there's a supply issue, and fishermen worry about the future of their industry.
U.S. Counterterrorism Operations Kill 2 Hostages Of Al-Qaida
President Obama announced that a U.S. drone strike killed two hostages held by al-Qaida: one American and one Italian. Separate operations also killed two U.S. citizens who were members of al-Qaida.
To Get More Students Through College, Give Them Fewer Choices
A new book recommends simplifying community college pathways to help more students graduate.