Obama, In Tonight's State Of The Union, Will Focus On Middle Class
Despite economic growth and the falling unemployment rate, challenges remain. The president will articulate his vision to a Republican-majority Congress.
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Obama Joins Ike, The Gipper, Bill And George II In A Club No One Wants To Be In
Clinton began his seventh year with a unique if dubious distinction: He was the only president ever to give a State of the Union speech with impeachment charges pending against him in the Senate.
Harris Opens Bid For Boxer's Senate Seat, But Others May Follow
Sen. Barbara Boxer of California announced that she won't seek re-election. State Attorney General Kamala Harris has said she'll run for the seat, but a number of Democrats are considering a run, too.
Would Kids Eat More Veggies If They Had Recess Before Lunch?
Many healthy school lunch options end up in the garbage. But two researchers say that students who eat lunch after recess are more likely to eat fruits and veggies than students who eat lunch first.
What To Expect From Obama Tonight On Education
President Obama will lay out three main ideas in a State of the Union speech that may echo his first address to Congress in 2009.
Health Insurance Startup Collapses In Iowa
Obamacare provided billions in seed money to help establish insurance companies called co-ops. One of the biggest has now gone under, and its state overseer is telling clients to switch carriers.
U.Va. Ushers In New Year With Updated Rules For Frat Parties
After Rolling Stone reported, then hedged on a story of gang rape at a University of Virginia frat house, U.Va. administrators announced new rules for parties for the upcoming year.
How Your Food Gets The 'Non-GMO' Label
Demand for foods certified as GMO-free is ballooning. Increasingly, it's conventional companies that want to earn the label. Here's how a company gets into the non-GMO game.
The Story Behind '40 Acres And A Mule'
As the Civil War was winding down 150 years ago, Union leaders asked their men how they could help the thousands of newly freed slaves.
Regulators Take Action Against Delinquent Mines
In reaction to an NPR/MSHN investigation, federal regulators, a member of Congress and others are considering ways to crack down on mining companies that fail to pay delinquent mine safety penalties.