From Raucous To Ritzy: A Brief History Of Christmas Tea
In some fancy hotels, Christmas tea has become a refined respite for harried shoppers. But the tradition's roots are much rowdier: efforts to fight public drunkenness.
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Minority Teens May Need An Extra Vitamin D Boost
It's hard for anyone to get enough of the sunshine vitamin in the wintry North, and dark-skinned teens may be especially prone to a deficiency, doctors find. A weekly supplement can help.
Bowe Bergdahl Defers Entering Plea At Arraignment
In his first appearance before a military judge on charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, Bergdahl did not enter a plea. "The accused wishes to defer for reflection," his lawyer said.
Is It Time To Set Weight Minimums For The Fashion Industry?
Fashion models feel pressured to be dangerously thin, and France has passed a law to fine fashion houses for hiring underweight models. Researchers say it's a workplace health issue in the U.S., too.
In Wake Of Attacks, U.S. Cities Step Up Terrorism Simulations
Local police and emergency services in the U.S. have been preparing for a new reality: a strategic attack by terrorists who use diversionary tactics to maximize chaos and death.
Iraqi Military Launches Offensive Against ISIS In Ramadi
The Iraqi military has encircled the city since last month. Now, with U.S. air support, it's pushing into the ISIS stronghold in the city center.
SpaceX Rocket Successfully Lands After Launching Satellites
It's the first launch since a Falcon 9 rocket exploded in June, and the first recovery of a spent booster for SpaceX. Previous attempts were close but ended in failure.
No Indictments In Sandra Bland Death, Texas Grand Jury Rules
The hanging death of 28-year-old Bland in her jail cell was ruled a suicide, but family and activists challenge that claim.
Counterterrorism Cops Try To Build Bridges With Muslim Communities
To combat homegrown terrorism, community engagement officers in some cities are building relationships with Muslims. The hope is to increase trust — and the likelihood that threats will be reported.
High On The Highway: Scientists Try To Build A Marijuana Breathalyzer
Now that recreational use of marijuana is legal in four states, law enforcement officials are looking for quicker ways to test drivers for excessive pot use. Entrepreneurs are taking on the challenge.