U.S. Government Contractor Marks Five Years In Cuban Detention
Alan Gross was working for USAID, to bring Internet access to Jewish Cubans. The Cuban government sentenced him to 15 years in prison.
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Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson Resigns
Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown nearly four months ago, writes in a resignation letter that he hopes stepping down will "allow the community to heal."
Twitter Targets Trolls With New Rules On Abuse
One woman who has experienced abuse on Twitter calls the change "a big step up," as the company changes how it handles harassment and the ability to block other users.
Communities Struggle To Reach Homeless Students Living In The Shadows
More than 1 million public school students in the U.S. don't have permanent homes. Most live doubled up with family or friends, but many live in motels, emergency shelters, campgrounds — even cars.
Israel's Netanyahu Fires Ministers, Calls For Early Election
The prime minister has more than two years left in his term. But with his coalition fracturing, Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "impossible" to lead a government under the current conditions.
Want To Grow These Apples? You'll Have To Join The Club
New brands are reshaping the apple aisle of supermarkets. Many are "club apples" --varieties that are controlled and managed by select groups of farmers.
Halting Schizophrenia Before It Starts
Schizophrenia typically starts in the late teens or early 20s. But if you could stop that first psychotic break, could you stop the mental illness in its tracks? Some doctors think so.
How Animals Hacked The Rainbow And Got Stumped On Blue
There's more than one way to make color, nature tells us. And more than one way to use it to your own advantage.
Common Core Reading: The Struggle Over Struggle
With the Common Core State Standards' emphasis on "complex texts," some critics worry kids are being asked to struggle too much. We ask: How much is too much?
Firm Accused Of Illegal Practices That Push Families Into Foreclosure
A class action lawsuit alleges Ocwen Financial, one of the nation's largest mortgage servicers, charges marked-up and illegal fees. The firm says it will vigorously defend itself against the claims.