Measuring The Power Of A Prison Education
Inmates who took college-level courses while in prison saw a 16 percent drop in their risk of reincarceration.
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WikiLeaks Docs Purport To Show The U.S. Spied On Japan's Government
The documents also allege that the U.S. targeted Japanese banks and companies, including Mitsubishi.
In Report, Justice Accuses St. Louis County Family Court Of Racial Bias
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division found that the court fails to provide children adequate representation. In addition, it says the court treats black kids harsher than white ones.
Beijing Awarded The 2022 Winter Olympic Games
With the selection, Beijing will become the first city to host both winter and summer games. Beijing hosted the 2008 Summer Games.
More Previously Uninsured Californians Got Coverage Under Obamacare
More than two-thirds of Californians who didn't have health insurance before the Affordable Care Act took full effect in 2014 have it now. A Kaiser Family Foundation survey documents the changes.
Many Colleges Have Armed Police Squads, But Are They Worth The Risk?
A University of Cincinnati officer faces murder charges for the traffic stop death of Samuel DuBose, and now critics are questioning the growing trend of giving campus cops weapons.
New York Court: Chimps Are Still Property, Not People
The judge wrote that someday they may get legal rights, but courts don't embrace change quickly. The chimps are held by Stony Brook University.
Low-Income Teens Have Best Shot At Getting HPV Vaccine
Doctors have a hard time getting teenagers vaccinated, but they're making progress, according to data from the CDC. Low-income teens are most likely to get the first shot of HPV vaccine.
Artists Transform Coffee Spills Into Masterpieces
Ever splashed yourself with coffee? Then you know its staining powers. But where some see a ruined shirt, others have found a canvas.
Do Fish Names Encourage Fishy Business?
Legally, a single fish species can go by many names from sea to plate, and different fish can go by the same name. An environmental group says that hampers efforts to combat illegal fishing and fraud.