How A Tilt Toward Safety Stopped A Scientist's Virus Research
The U.S. government has stopped some experiments with dangerous viruses, saying the risks need to be reconsidered. Key work in one scientist's lab has been halted.
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Bomb Techs Work Through 'Dark Spots' To Brighter Lives
In an update to a 2011 StoryCorps interview, retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Max Voelz, whose wife died disarming an IED, and Sgt. Mary Dague, who lost both arms in Iraq, both say they are happy now.
China's Corruption Crackdown Pummels Macau Casinos
The Chinese island is renowned as a gambling capital and a place to launder cash. An anti-graft campaign has driven away high rollers and others dependent on its shady financial services.
Asked To Stop Praying, Alaska School Won't Host State Tournament
Alaska's wrestling tournament for small schools will be held next month — but not at Anchorage Christian Schools. A complaint about an introductory prayer led to a request to stop the practice.
Anthony Bourdain And Carla Hall Turbocharge D.C.'s Hunger Fighters
Celebrity chefs haven't just made us aware of the latest noshing fashions; they have also spread the word about anti-hunger initiatives like those at the innovative DC Central Kitchen.
Q&A: Lamar Alexander On Education In The New Congress
The veteran Tennessee senator is poised to take a leading role on education in the Republican-controlled Congress.
Minecraft's Business Model: A Video Game That Leaves You Alone
Microsoft is buying the company that created the video game Minecraft, which has a loyal following in part because of the freedom it allows players — including freedom from pressure to buy add-ons.
For Dyslexics, A Font And A Dictionary That Are Meant To Help
A designer who has dyslexia has created a font to avoid confusion and add clarity. And two English researchers are making a dictionary that favors meaning over the alphabet.
A Glimmer Of Hope In The Fight Against Hunger In America
The number of Americans struggling to afford food has remained stuck near recession-era highs. But a recent Gallup poll suggests things may be starting to get back on track for some.
The Burden Of Colon Cancer Shifts From Rich To Poor
Rates of colorectal cancer have dropped nationally, thanks to better screening. But people who don't have access to health care are more likely to miss out on screening, and face increased risk.