Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
What's In A Name? Plenty Of Ways To Make A Mistake
When Arizona State University graduates hear their names announced, they have Peter Lafford to thank. It's his job to ensure students' names are pronounced correctly — and it's not always easy.
To Pay For Hepatitis C Drugs, Medicare Might Face A Steep Bill
The federal Medicare program for the elderly and disabled will cover two new drugs that can cure hepatitis C, a liver disease that can cause cancer and lead to death. The drugs are very expensive, but they cure hepatitis C in most cases. The government and insurers are concerned about these costs; three million Americans have hepatitis C, most of whom don't know they have it.
How Food Companies Court Nutrition Educators With Junk Food
Corporate sponsorship of professional events for nutritionists has been on the rise. But should the gatekeepers of nutrition information be taking free meals and snacks from McDonald's and Hershey's?
Out There On The Ice: An Intimate View Of The Melting Antarctic Sheet
Two groups of scientists have reported that the melting of the giant West Antarctica Ice Sheet appears to be unstoppable. Oceans could rise several feet in the coming centuries because of its melting.
The Difficult Choices Behind Bringing Sept. 11 Museum To Life
Alice Greenwald, the director of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, talks to Melissa Block about the museum's opening.
On Hill, VA Chief Shinseki Faces Hospital Death Allegations
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki testified before a Senate committee Thursday, responding to allegations that dozens of veterans died during a long wait for medical treatment in the U.S.
Online Gambling In The Garden State Gets Off To A Slow Start
New Jersey legalized online gambling in 2013, expecting a big windfall in tax revenue, but it has earned less than $8 million so far. What's gone wrong with New Jersey's big bet?
