#SnowOuttaMyElement: Global South Emigres Recall Their First Flakes
The blizzard of 2016 made us wonder: What happens when people who emigrated from unsnowy climes have their first encounter with the white stuff?
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After Overpayment Of Benefits, VA Wanted $38,000 Back
The VA says it overpaid $24 million to 2,200 incarcerated vets, including Clay Hull. Despite filing required paperwork to forfeit part of his checks while in prison, he was still sent the full amount.
White House Nominates New Commander For Afghanistan
Amid concerns about setbacks in the fight against the Taliban, President Obama has tapped Lt. Gen. John "Mick" Nicholson to take charge of international forces.
Ferguson, Justice Unveil Draft Of Negotiated Consent Decree
The agreement with the Missouri city creates guidelines for training police officers and when they can use force. It also requires body-worn cameras and an overhaul of the municipal court system.
Wife Of 'Hero Cop' Indicted In Misuse Of The Funds Her Husband Stole
A suburban Chicago police officer Joseph Glineiwicz staged his suicide last September to look like a murder, sparking a massive manhunt. It turns out he had embezzled from a city program for years.
For-Profit DeVry University Is Sued Over Employment Figure Claims
The school maintains that 90 percent of its graduates who are looking for work find employment in their field. The Federal Trade Commission calls that statement deceptive.
Would You Tell The World You Have Schizophrenia On YouTube?
Rachel Star Withers decided to let people know what was going on inside her head: the hallucinations, the voices. She says going public has helped her deal with schizophrenia and helps others, too.
Forget Chess. A.I. Masters Wickedly Complex, Chinese Game Of 'Go'
In a milestone for computers, a machine learned to play and has now beaten the European champion of the game.
Couples Who Use Contraception Have More Sex
It's funny, family planning researchers aren't that comfortable talking about ... s-e-x. But two of them did in a study about the impact of contraception on "coital frequency."
Is It Realistic To Recommend Delaying Pregnancy During Zika Outbreak?
Some Latin American countries are calling on women to postpone getting pregnant. Women's rights activist Monica Roa thinks that's "naive and ineffective."