Harlem Hellfighter And Jewish Soldier Get Long-Overdue Medals Of Honor
Historians say Sgts. Henry Johnson and William Shemin hadn't been properly recognized for their bravery under fire.
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South Korea Struggles To Contain Deadly MERS Virus' Spread
Health officials in South Korea are coming under fire after cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, swelled from one to 13 inside of two weeks.
What It's Like To Choose Transgender Sex Reassignment Surgery
There are many different ways to be transgender. For some people that includes sex reassignment surgery. A young filmmaker follows two people who made that choice through their year of transition.
Was Recent IRS Data Breach Preventable?
IRS Commissioner John Koskinen was called before a Senate panel to answer questions about a data breach revealed last month involving the accounts of 104,000 taxpayers.
Video: Edward Snowden Takes Questions From London Audience
Nearly two years after his information about U.S. spying caused an international uproar, former NSA contract worker Edward Snowden spoke to an audience in London on Tuesday via live video feed.
How The YMCA Helped Shape America
Many of today's fitness trends can be traced back to the pioneering programs of the YMCA.
A Moment Of Silence After School Reopens In A Nepali Town
The homeless students now meet in tents. On Day 2 of classes, they paid tribute to their country's 8,500 earthquake-related deaths.
Amid Bribery Scandal, FIFA President Sepp Blatter Will Resign
Just days after he won an election to a fifth term, Blatter said the interests of FIFA are "very dear to me and this is why I have taken this decision."
The White House Has A New Visitor, And It's Got Feathers
Politicians in Washington currently have an actual hawk in their neighborhood.
A Tome For Peruvian Food, By Its Most Acclaimed Ambassador
Gaston Acurio is the world's premiere cheerleader for Peruvian cuisine, and he has just written a cookbook. It features 500 recipes from around the country — including more than 20 kinds of ceviche.