Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
After Tunisia Attack, Tourists Leave — And Locals Worry
The self-declared Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's attack, which killed 38 people at a beach resort in Tunisia. Most of the victims were foreigners, many of them British tourists.
OSHA Launches Program To Protect Nursing Employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will begin enforcing safe patient handling practices to prevent hospital workers from suffering debilitating injuries.
How The Entertainment Industry Helped Influence Support For LGBT Issues
Variety Magazine is publishing a special issue devoted to the Supreme Court's decision to legalize gay marriage — and the entertainment industry's role in helping shift public perceptions on this issue.
For Families Of U.S. Hostages, New Policy May Bring New Hope
This week, President Obama announced changes to the government policy on Americans abducted abroad. A former FBI hostage negotiator explains what this means for the hostages — and for their families.
No Easy Answers At Nairobi Summit On Countering Extremism
Researchers at the international meeting shared some surprising responses from militants who were surveyed about their motivations for embracing terrorism.
Funerals And The Future Of The Confederate Flag
There were moments of wrenching sadness during this weekend's funerals for three members of the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. But there was also a sense of determination to move forward. Meanwhile, the South Carolina state legislature will meet next month to debate the future of the Confederate flag.
New Research Finds Lonely People Have Superior Social Skills
Intuitively, many of us might think lonely people are lonely because they have poor social skills. New research turns this thinking on its head and offers a potential cure for loneliness.
An Oil Rig Arrives In Alaska, On Its Way To The Arctic
The rig is scheduled to head into the Arctic later this summer as part of an exploratory offshore drilling operation. That drilling is controversial — at least in the lower 48 states.