Trump, Clinton Reactions To Orlando Offer Window Into Foreign Policies
In the aftermath of the Orlando mass shooting, the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees offer proposals on how they would combat terrorism.
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Dozens Of U.S. Diplomats Call For Military Pressure On Syria's Assad Regime
About 50 State Department officials have signed an internal memo that reportedly calls for targeted military strikes to push Bashar Assad toward the negotiating table.
U.S. Economic Recovery Looks Good Compared With Sluggish Europe, Asia
The recovery might feel slow to many U.S. workers, but the United States is in far better shape than other developed countries, according to an organization that tracks global growth.
Southwestern, Plains States Brace For Record High Temperatures This Weekend
Temperatures in Phoenix are forecast to go as high as 120 degrees. A massive high-pressure system has prompted excessive-heat warnings for parts of five states in the Southwest and the Plains.
Semi-Automatic Weapons Without A Background Check Can Be Just A Click Away
The Armslist website, and others like it, are coming under increased scrutiny by law enforcement, gun control advocates and researchers as debate over access to these kinds of weapons heats up.
Demystifying Terroir: Maybe Its The Microbes Making Magic In Your Wine
Part of what makes a wine-growing region special may be its microbes. A study finds that the collection of bacteria and fungi on pressed grapes can help predict the flavor profile of a finished wine.
Invisibilia: How Learning To Be Vulnerable Can Make Life Safer
Tommy Chreene saw a man die while working on a Gulf oil rig — and went right back to work. Then the oil company decided that for the workplace to be safer, roughnecks needed to share their feelings.
Will Senate Democrats' Talk-A-Thon Get Movement On Gun Legislation?
The outcome of Monday's gun legislation votes may surprise no one, but some Senate Democrats are convinced their talk-a-thon has prompted colleagues on the other side to brainstorm workable solutions.
Invisibilia Season 2: Changing Social Norms Could Save Your Life
When McDonald's came to the Soviet Union in 1990, it insisted that workers smile. That didn't come easy. But customers grew to like it — and workers did, too. What happens when you change a norm?
A Million-Mom Army And A Billionaire Take On The NRA
What happens when a billionaire businessman and politician teams up with a moms-against-gun-violence group with millions of supporters?