Researchers To Attempt Robotic Landing On Comet's Surface
Putting a probe on a comet's surface would be a first for mankind. But it doesn't look like it will be easy.
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Secretary Of Embattled VA: 'I Can Reset The Tone'
One of Robert McDonald's challenges is to get more doctors to work for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Another is to make the agency's structure easier for veterans to navigate.
HealthCare.gov's Tech Improvements Mean You Can Now Window Shop
After a launch that failed last fall, the administration is hoping this year's open enrollment period goes more smoothly, by letting customers browse first.
South Korean Ferry Captain Sentenced To 36 Years
The punishment for the April calamity drew shouts and sharp criticism from victims' family members in the courtroom; many had urged a death sentence.
Veterans Voices Multitracked, Overdubbed, Amplified Through An Actor
A new multimedia stage production, led by a Juilliard composer and an Iraq veteran who took up acting, hopes to help struggling soldiers battle post-traumatic stress disorder.
Medical Experts Look For New Ways To Test Ebola Drugs
Can you run a clinical trial without a placebo group? That's one of the questions facing researchers in West Africa.
A Marine's Parents' Story: Their Memories That You Should Hear
Sylvia and Ron McHone of Crystal Lake, Ill., knew the news was not good when Marines came to their door after 10 o'clock at night in 2012. This is their story.
Kidney Dialysis Company Expands Into The Hospital Business
DaVita HealthCare partners, a provider of dialysis for kidney patients, says its expertise working with very sick patients can help hospitals expand into wellness and prevention.
Police Can Seize And Sell Assets Even When The Owner Broke No Law
Civil asset forfeiture rules say all that matters is that the car or house or cash was used by somebody in a crime. Challenging the seizure is often too costly to be worth it.
More Than 800,000 Postal Service Employees Victims Of Data Breach
USPS customers were affected as well. The FBI is leading an investigation into the hack, but it's unclear who might be responsible for it.