Just In Time For Summer: National Parks Hiking Entrance Fees
The fees will be used for park enhancements to make up for federal budget cuts.
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Judge Declares Mistrial In Vanderbilt Rape Case
Defense attorneys for the two convicted football players successfully argued that a juror had intentionally withheld information that he was raped.
What's Trending On Instagram? A Battle With Twitter
Instagram wants to be a source for your news. The photo-sharing app is rolling out an update that features trending tags and a beefed-up search tool that should help it compete with Twitter.
In The Japanese Tea Ceremony, Politics Are Served With Every Cup
The ritual drinking of this ancient beverage — often thought of as the epitome of Japanese restraint and formality — has long been entwined with issues of power and national identity.
Republicans Don't Have A Plan Yet To Replace Obamacare Subsidies
If the Supreme Court finds health care subsidies unconstitutional, conservatives will boast a win over Obamacare. But Republicans face a challenge — many of their constituents are getting subsidies.
Chocolate, Chocolate, It's Good For Your Heart, Study Finds
Regular chocolate eaters had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to people who didn't eat chocolate. The researchers say it's more evidence that polyphenols may be protective.
Once And Future Nut: How Genetic Engineering May Bring Back Chestnuts
The American chestnut is poised to return — as a bionic, blight-resistant tree. Scientists hope to plant about 10,000 transgenic plantlets to pollinate trees in the "wild."
Disputes Made Prevention Panel Stronger, Says Former Leader
Dr. Michael LeFevre, who stepped down as chairman of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in March, describes how the health law changed how the group works and communicates its findings.
Pot For Parasites? Pygmy Men Smoke Out Worms
When it comes to reefer madness, nobody can top a group of traditional hunter-gatherers in the Congo Basin. About 70 percent of men smoke cannabis. The drug could be doing more than getting them high.
Female Shortstop, 16, Could Be Signed By MLB Teams In July
Melissa Mayeux plays shortstop for two of France's national teams: the U-18 junior squad and the senior softball team. She's known as a smooth fielder who can also handle a bat.