Trump Plan For Home Loans Rattles Watchdogs
The administration unveiled a plan to reprivatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that has lending advocates worried. But any changes are likely to be gradual.
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GOP Retirements Spike, Diminishing Hope Of Retaking House Majority In 2020
Experiencing life in the minority and increasing concerns about the GOP's prospects for retaking control are prompting more departures. Suburban areas remain the key political battlegrounds.
Inside China's Crackdown On Human Rights Advocates
Recent arrests of public interest workers have dealt a blow to the country's now-vanishing civil society groups, which security officials deem as a national security threat.
After Days-Long Delay, Hurricane Dorian Finally Makes It Ashore In N.C.
With maximum sustained winds of about 90 mph, Dorian was a Category 1 storm when its eye crossed over Cape Hatteras. It is now moving northeast at 17 mph.
Jury Selection Set To Begin In Case Of Ex-Dallas Cop Who Killed Black Neighbor
The defense team for the white former Dallas police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black neighbor last September is expected to argue she was defending herself and the killing was a mistake.
How Ella Fitzgerald Turned Forgotten Lyrics Into One Of Her Best Performances Ever
Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife is master class in why Fitzgerald is such a legend. Jazz Night In America breaks down the grace under pressure and improvisational skills on display in this performance.
Hear An Early Outtake Of The Beatles' 'Oh! Darling'
The early recording – and a remixed version of the song – are being shared ahead of a 50th anniversary edition of the band's penultimate studio album, Abbey Road.
For Health Workers Struggling With Addiction, Why Are Treatment Options Limited?
Doctors and nurses are often barred from turning to FDA-approved medications that research shows to be the most effective way to quit. Critics of that policy say stigma is undermining best practice
A Doctor Or Nurse Might Earn Just $6 A Month In Venezuela
Thousands of medical workers have left the country. Those who remain at public institutions earn very low wages — and often have to moonlight to make ends meet.
Women's Soccer Stars Concerned About Trauma From Repetitive Head Impact
As research into head injuries expands to include women's soccer, some of the sport's former stars are calling attention to the health fallout from heading the ball multiple times.