Ted Cruz Set To Announce Presidential Bid
The firebrand Texas senator will announce on Monday, bypassing an exploratory committee and instead launching directly into the campaign for the Republican nomination.
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Shiite Rebels In Yemen Reportedly Seize Parts Of Southern City
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have seized the airport at Taiz, one of the country's largest cities, days after rival al-Qaida fighters consolidated their hold on al-Houtha.
Top Beijing Scientist: China Faces 'Huge Impact' From Climate Change
The head of the country's meteorological administration says it faces climate disasters and ecological degradation resulting from a warming planet.
In New York, Support Grows For Keeping Teens Out Of Adult Prisons
Hundreds of 16- and 17-year-olds are serving time in New York's adult prisons, including Rikers Island. A new proposal would raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18.
Under ISIS, Life In Mosul Takes A Turn For The Bleak
The militants have held Iraq's second largest city since June. Now, local Sunni residents are weary of ISIS, there are signs of strain within their ranks, and it's almost impossible to flee.
Premera Blue Cross Cyberattack Exposed Millions Of Customer Records
The health insurance provider has revealed that a cyberattack discovered in January may have made the medical and financial information of 11 million people vulnerable to thieves.
Breast-Feeding Boosts Chances Of Success, Study In Brazil Finds
A study that followed more than 3,000 babies into adulthood found those who were breast-fed had slightly higher IQ test scores, stayed in school longer and earned more money as adults.
How Malaria In The Brain Kills: Doctors Solve A Medical Mystery
A child stricken with the deadliest form of the disease can quickly fall unconscious and die. A doctor in Michigan has dedicated her life to figuring out how this happens. At last, she has the answer.
William Electric Black Tackles Gun Violence In 5 Ambitious Plays
William Electric Black, the first African American writer for Sesame Street and winner of several Emmys, has a new project: a five-play cycle on gun violence.
More Americans Opt For Risky Long-Term Car Loans
The length of the average car loan isn't just creeping up, it's leaping up. Nearly 40 percent of people secure car loans that take more than five years to pay off. The trend has some analysts alarmed.