With Hundreds Of Students, School Counselors Just Try To 'Stay Afloat'
School counselors work with students on mental health each day — but with support, they say, they could do more.
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Supreme Court Won't Review DACA Case
The court on Monday declined to take up a key case dealing with the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, saying the case has to wind its way through the appeals process first.
Top Stories: Potential For North Korea Talks; Memorable Olympic Moments
Also: Congressional Democrats release their memo on the Russia investigation; deadly weather across the U.S. kills five people; and the Global Seed Vault in Norway now holds 1 million seed varieties.
China Proposes Lifting Presidential Term Limit
Currently, Chinese President Xi Jinping can serve no more than two terms. But China has proposed dropping term limits for presidents, which would allow Xi to stay in power for more than 10 years.
Pyeongchang Olympics: Closing Ceremony Ends Biggest Winter Games Ever
The 2,920 athletes who participated set a new record; so did the number of nations — 92 – they represented in South Korea.
How Might Trump's Food Box Plan Affect Health? Native Americans Know All Too Well
For some, the USDA's plan to deliver SNAP benefits as canned, shelf-stable food is painfully familiar. The agency has long given this type of aid to tribes, with devastating health effects.
It's So Cold In England Even The Racing Snails Are Curling Up
A pub in Devon disappointed guests by cancelling a snail race as an arctic cold front hits much of Europe.
French Food Waste Law Changing How Grocery Stores Approach Excess Food
Two years ago, France introduced a law to force supermarkets to donate unsold food to charities and food banks. Skeptics called it unworkable at the time, but there are signs the effort is succeeding.
Without A Lawyer, Asylum-Seekers Struggle With Confusing Legal Processes
An asylum seeker is five times more likely to win a petition for asylum with the help of a lawyer. But, many asylum seekers are expected to represent themselves in court.
California Democrats Decline To Endorse Another Term For Sen. Dianne Feinstein
While the lack of an endorsement certainly won't keep Feinstein off the ballot, it's a sign that grass-roots Democrats are eager to supplant leaders who are seen as too moderate.