With Supreme Court Tie, Teachers Unions Dodge A Bullet
The 4-4 ruling by the high court means the failure of an effort to overturn requirements that nonunion members contribute to the cost of bargaining.
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Two Days Inside A Classroom For Young Offenders
Lisa Elder teaches about manners, laundry and a good handshake at a juvenile facility in Vermont.
Massive 'Bleaching' Affects Great Barrier Reef
Scientists in Australia say high water temperatures are causing a large part of the reef to loose its color — an indicator of declining coral health.
Corey Lewandowski, Trump's Campaign Manager, Charged With Battery
The charge and a new video tape come after Lewandowski allegedly grabbed a reporter following a Trump campaign rally earlier this month.
Baked Alaska: A Creation Story Shrouded In Mystery
In March 1867, the U.S. purchased Alaska. This igloo-shaped, torched-meringue dessert came as a fringe benefit. Was it a sweet flash of genius, political satire — or maybe a bit of both?
The Deadly Consequences To Children Of Yemen's War
Hundreds of kids have been killed in the violence. And a new UNICEF report suggests that many times more children died because of the near-collapse of the country's health system.
President Obama Chides Media For 2016 Election Coverage
The president decried the media's role in and responsibility for the current political climate — and this campaign — at a journalism award dinner Monday night.
A Week Later, No Word On When Brussels Will Reopen The Airport
The European capital hasn't had any flights in or out since the March 22 suicide bombing. And authorities still aren't saying when the Zaventem Airport might reopen.
Living From Rent To Rent: Tenants On The Edge Of Eviction
Most people who end up facing eviction simply can't afford to pay their rent. Many low-income tenants work, but their rent outpaces their wages. An unexpected bill or a lost job can mean homelessness.
Trump's Threat To Sue Over Louisiana Delegates Reveals Organizational Weakness
Trump beat Ted Cruz in the state's March 5 primary, but he may get fewer delegates because he lost the inside game there.