News

Voters line up to cast their ballots on Super Tuesday, March 1, in Fort Worth, Texas.

What Keeps Election Officials Up At Night? Fear Of Long Lines At The Polls

2:20pm April 07, 2016

by Pam Fessler

After voters at some sites in Arizona and Wisconsin had to wait hours to participate in their state primaries, officials around the U.S. are beefing up resources to ensure voting goes more smoothly.

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Officials Scrutinized Over Classified Information, But Rarely Found Criminal

2:11pm April 07, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

There's a long history of government officials getting FBI scrutiny for mishandling classified information. But prosecutors usually require bad intent or ulterior motives to bring a criminal case.

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Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in September 2002 over Justin Guarini, in front of co-hosts Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman, who almost looks aware that this would be his only season.

Arts

A Fond (No, Really!) Farewell To 'American Idol'

1:35pm April 07, 2016

by Linda Holmes

Built on telephone dialing and the sting of a British tongue, American Idol shuffles off this mortal coil on Thursday night, having provided just enough good moments to survive.

World News

In France, It's Now A Crime To Pay For Sex

1:11pm April 07, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The country has passed a law meant to be a comprehensive approach to reducing sex work. But some sex workers say it puts them at greater risk. Clients will be fined about $1,700 for the first offense.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders during a debate last month in Miami.

Politics & Government

Democratic Race Turns Negative As Sanders And Clinton Spar Over Experience

12:43pm April 07, 2016

by Asma Khalid

The Democratic primary is no longer a polite fight. Ahead of the New York primary, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have begun trading jabs about who is "qualified" to be president.

Stormtroopers attend the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Leicester Square on Dec. 16 in London.

Arts

'Star Wars' Alert: The 'Rogue One' Trailer Is Here

11:51am April 07, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The first teaser trailer for this year's Star Wars movie has arrived. The film — set after the end of the prequels, but before the original series — is the first stand-alone movie of the franchise.

If Carl Manlan had $2 billion, he'd invest in building a cocoa plant in Ghana to create jobs.

A Silver Lining In The Panama Papers

11:48am April 07, 2016

by Malaka Gharib

Why Africans are breathing a quiet sigh of relief in the wake of the scandal. And one man's dream of what he would do with $2 billion. It involves cocoa.

The remains of Charles Ivey (right), who died during the Korean War, were recently returned to his family in North Carolina after his remains were identified by the work of the K208 project, run by Jennie Jin (left).

National

Remains Of Korean War Soldier Reunite A Family

10:03am April 07, 2016

by Lisa Mullins

Sixty-five years of not knowing what happened to Sgt. Robert Dakin — who was declared missing in action in 1950 — took a toll on generations of his family.

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Asafa Powell of Jamaica was barred from competition after testing positive for the stimulant oxilofrine.

Some Fat-Burning Supplements Contain Banned Stimulant Drug

9:33am April 07, 2016

by Katherine Hobson

Some supplements sold to improve workouts contain a stimulant that's been banned and may pose health risks, according to tests. The Food and Drug Administration has warned seven manufacturers.

The entrance to Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis, Calif. Sutter Health has hospitals in more than 100 communities in Northern California; it reported $11 billion in revenue last year, with an operating profit of $287 million.

Big California Firms Take On Health Care Giant Over Cost of Care

9:23am April 07, 2016

by Chad Terhune

Sutter Health's network has 24 hospitals and more than 5,000 doctors in Northern California — a huge share of the health care market. Big employers say Sutter has too much clout in setting prices.