These Froggies Went A Courtin' And Gave Birth To Live Tadpoles
Who needs eggs? Scientists have discovered an unusual frog species that gives birth to live tadpoles.
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Four UNC-Chapel Hill Employees Out In Wake Of Cheating Scandal
Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks with Dan Kane of the Raleigh News and Observer about the faculty firings at UNC-Chapel Hill following a massive cheating scandal involving athletes taking fake courses and passing in order to maintain eligibility.
Turbulent Season Puts The NFL On Notice
Charges of abuse against high profile players and the leagues response to those charges angered many. We look at how the league is working to restore its tarnished brand.
Painful Virus Sweeps Central America, Gains A Toehold In U.S.
While some Americans worried that Ebola would spread around the U.S., a new mosquito-borne virus flew right in. It sickened more than 2,000 Americans and nearly a million people across the Caribbean.
Tesla Battery Factory Could Be A Boon For Nevada
Tesla Motors recently chose Nevada for its massive battery factory in exchange for one of the biggest incentives packages in recent history.
A Restaurant That Serves Up A Side Of Social Goals
Burned out from her high-tech job, Srirupa Dasgupta opened a restaurant and catering service that hires primarily refugees. On the menu: a mix of cuisines from South Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
After Years Of Conflict, U.S. Mission Shifts In Afghanistan
With the start of the new year, the more than 10,000 American troops remaining there will take on more of a supporting role. But Afghan forces will still need help fighting the Taliban.
Florida's Gay Marriage Advocates Fighting A Battle They Thought They'd Won
Gay and lesbian couples in Florida are waiting to hear whether Jan. 6 will be the day they can get start getting married. It's a battle gay marriage advocates thought they'd already won, but continues to be mired in legal wrangling.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Says He's Open To Summit With South Korea
During a New Year's address, Kim said he would talk to South Korean President Park Geun-hye if the "atmosphere and environment are right."
Japan's Population Declined In 2014 As Births Fell To A New Low
The country's aging and shrinking population has been an issue of concern and could have severe economic consequences.