Virginia's Pamunkey Tribe Granted Federal Recognition
The Native Americans had contact with earliest English settlers and included Pocahontas among their members.
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In Secular French Schools, One Group Wants To Talk Religion
French public schools discourage any display of religious identity. But after an Islamist terror attack this year, a religious co-existence group has found a huge demand for its services.
Sweeping Or Skydiving? When Counting Calories It's All The Same
Sports can burn a lot of energy. But vacuuming the carpet burns calories, too. The question is, how much? We checked out the numbers and found surprises.
White House: We Have A Beef With GMO Regulations
The White House has ordered a review of the government's system for regulating products of biotechnology, including genetically modified crops. That system has been controversial from the start.
Small Donors Fueled Sanders' $15 Million Fundraising Haul
The Vermont senator's campaign said its average contribution was $33.51, but reliance on small donors cuts both ways.
So Far, So Good For The Economy. But What About The Second Half?
The Labor Department's June report showed decent job growth, with unemployment dipping to 5.3 percent. In fact, 2015's first half was fairly good. But economists see dangers lurking in the back half.
BP Agrees To Fork Over Nearly $19B For Role In Gulf Oil Spill
The oil giant BP has reached an $18.7 billion settlement with Gulf states and the federal government over the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico — the worst in U.S. history.
Maria Leaves Sesame Street After 44 Years On The Block
Sonia Manzano's acting career began when she was in the original cast of Godspell — a musical which began as a student production on campus, according to the Associated Press.
Afghan Court Commutes Death Sentences In Mob Killing Of Woman
Four men were sentenced to death in May for their roles in the attack that killed a 28-year-old woman who was falsely accused of burning the Quran.
ISIS Reportedly Destroys Ancient Statue In Captured City Of Palmyra
Photos released by the Islamist extremist group show a 2,000-year-old stone sculpture of a lion being smashed with sledgehammers.