Why Saying Is Believing — The Science Of Self-Talk
Self-help videos tell women to learn to love their bodies by saying nice things to themselves in the mirror. Can shushing your harshest critic actually rewire the brain?
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Ranting And Throwing Papers: An Angry Candidate Runs For Congress
State Rep. Mike Bost's rants on the Illinois House floor are the stuff viral dreams are made of. Bost says he has good reason to be upset, and wants voters to share his anger.
Russian Engines Could Be Focus Of Antares Launch Failure Probe
NK-33 engines, originally destined for a Soviet-era moon shot that never got off the ground and later used in the Antares, are suspect, some scientists say.
After The Waves, Staten Island Homeowner Takes Sandy Buyout
Stephen Drimalas fled his home as the storm hit, and it was badly damaged. Now he and some of his neighbors are selling their property to the state, which hopes to get people out of flood-prone areas.
Emory Hospital Shares Lessons Learned On Ebola Care
The same Atlanta hospital that treated the first U.S. Ebola patient in August discharged its fourth patient Tuesday. All survived. Patients in isolation need extra emotional support, the team says.
To Tackle Sexual Assault Cases, Colleges Enlist Investigators-For-Hire
Colleges are under pressure to revamp how they handle sexual assault cases. Some schools, rather than trying to train administrators to act like prosecutors, are outsourcing the job to real ones.
FTC Says AT&T Misled Customers About 'Unlimited' Data Plans
The Federal Trade Commission says AT&T slowed data speeds for 3.5 million customers, sometimes up to 90 percent.
Federal Reserve Stays The Course, Ends Most Recent Stimulus Program
The Fed has been buying up bonds by the trillions since the financial crisis started in 2008. Today, it affirmed that it was going ahead with plans to end its third round of stimulus.
As Infrastructure Crumbles, Trillions Of Gallons Of Water Lost
The nation's aging pipes and water mains are springing expensive leaks, wasting more than 2 trillion gallons of drinking water nationally and 22 billion gallons in the Chicago area alone.
Federal Reserve Votes To End Quantitative Easing
Federal Reserve policymakers voted Wednesday to end a giant bond-buying stimulus program that's been in place in one form or another for the last six years.