Teachers Win At The Polls; DeVos Fields Questions On The Hill
Democrats weren't satisfied with DeVos' answers at a congressional hearing. That and more, in our weekly roundup of education news.
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A Wall of Poppies Honors Fallen Soldiers On The National Mall
In Washington, D.C., a dramatic memorial of bright red flowers pays tribute to men and women who died in uniform.
North And South Korean Leaders Hold Surprise Meeting
South Korea announced Saturday that President Moon Jae-in held a secret meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in an effort to keep diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang alive.
USC President C.L. Max Nikias Stepping Down Amid Gynecologist Scandal
A prolific fundraiser who had held the confidence of the board of trustees, Nikias faced criticism from faculty who demanded his resignation over reports of sexual misconduct by a campus doctor.
Newark Police Camera System Relies On Residents, Stirring Privacy Concerns
To bolster safety, the high-crime New Jersey city is installing hundreds of cameras. But the new technology is raising civil liberties issues, as the footage is available to anyone with a cellphone.
Spoonfuls Of Stonehenge: Modern Ice Cream Flavors Inspired By History
A small-batch ice cream maker in Baltimore explores the sweet — and salty, spicy and even a little nutty — sides of historical people and places through clever, deeply researched flavor combinations.
One Woman Helps Others Make Sure End-Of-Life Planning Is 'Good To Go'
After dealing with the sudden death of her mother, a Los Angeles woman has taken it upon herself to prepare others to grapple with getting their affairs in order.
After Muqtada Al-Sadr's Surprise Win, Iraq's Political Leaders Try To Form Government
Two weeks after parliamentary elections delivered a surprise win for allies of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, Iraq's divided political leaders are scrambling to put together a coalition government.
The Russia Investigations: What Just Happened?
The original reports were about the FBI sending a confidential human source to interview Trump campaign aides about their foreign contacts — which President Trump turned into "SPYGATE."
Why It's So Hard To Wipe Out Polio In Pakistan
A report from the front lines. Obstacles range from violence aimed at vaccinators to social media campaigns against vaccines. Not to mention classism.