Reports: Ex-Speaker Hastert's Payments Linked To Sexual Misconduct
Both The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times are reporting that Hastert was paying a man to not reveal that Hastert had abused him years ago.
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Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Sentenced To Life In Prison
The creator of the shadowy online marketplace had faced at least 20 years in prison, but federal prosecutors had sought a "substantially" longer sentence.
It All Came Down To 'Nunatak'
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had drama, excitement and a lot of really hard words.
Not Your Mother's Catholic Frescoes: Radiant Portraits Of Queer People Of Color
Inspired by Mexican religious art, photographer Gabriel Garcia Roman portrays queer people of color as saints and warriors.
U.S. Drops Cuba From List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism
The State Department removed Havana from the list following a thawing of relations with the United States.
Look Who's Hanging Out With A Goat! It's Supermodel Chrissy Teigen
She's not the only example of a cross-species friend. Goats pal around with hippos and giraffes, too. We probe the science of goat behavior to see what makes them such good friends.
A Year Later, #WeNeedDiverseBooks Has Left Its Mark On BookCon
The Twitter campaign was born out of the controversy around the lack of diverse voices in the event's panels. This year, one organizer says, the first panel they booked was with that campaign.
New Jersey Lassa Fever Death Reveals Holes In Ebola Monitoring System
Back from a Liberia trip, the patient developed Ebola-like symptoms. One hospital sent him home. A few days later he ended up in an Ebola isolation ward and died. What went wrong?
Urban Food Forests Make Fruit Free For The Picking
Urban orchards are dropping everything from apples to avocados on Seattle, Bloomington, Ind., Boston and several other cities. Advocates say orchards can have longer lasting impact than gardens.
Despite Corruption Scandal, Blatter Wins Fifth Term As FIFA Chief
Switzerland's Sepp Blatter has been FIFA's chief since 1998. His lone challenger withdrew his name from the race after the first round of voting.