Looking At Violence In America With A Financial Lens
Health economist Ted Miller analyzes the financial toll of violence like mass shootings. He says the total cost of firearm injury in America is $235 billion a year.
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Unbelief As A Belief System: Core Tenet For Christians' Fight For Religious Rights
Christian conservatives say their greatest religious rival is secularism, which is growing among Americans. Banning acts like school prayer, they say, amounts to favoring the "religion of secularism."
Obama Visits Pentagon To Highlight Ongoing Fight Against ISIS
President Obama used a visit to the Pentagon on Monday to signal that he is focused on the fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. He met with military and other national security leaders to discuss the ongoing operations ahead of another planned visit this week to the National Counterterrorism Center.
Hugh Hewitt's Presence On Debate Stage Represents Larger GOP Push
Conservative journalists are playing in the GOP presidential primary debates by serving as panelists. It is a result of reforms pushed by the Republican Party in light of Mitt Romney's 2012 loss.
Seattle Becomes First U.S. City To Give Uber and Lyft Drivers The Right To Unionize
The City Council voted 8-0 in favor of the legislation. The companies argue that only the federal government has jurisdiction, and they may challenge it in court.
Bill Cosby Sues Women Who Accused Him Of Sexual Misconduct
Bill Cosby went on the offensive against seven of the women. His lawsuits accuse them of making false accusations against him for financial gain.
Serena Williams Wins Sportsperson Of The Year; Poll Favored American Pharoah
In 2015, Williams won three major tournaments and lost only three of 56 matches. Some people, however, thought Sports Illustrated's honor should have gone to the Triple Crown winner.
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl To Face Court-Martial For Desertion
Bergdahl, who was held by the Taliban for five years after he left his base in Afghanistan in 2009, could be sentenced to life in prison.
Between Cheap Gas And Carbon Caps, Oil Sands Face Uncertain Fate
Canada's potentially lucrative oil sands business faces serious economic challenges. It has some concerned about its future as environmental critics look for ways to keep the oil in the ground.
Texas Plumber's Old Truck Ends Up In Hands Of Syrian Militants
A Texas plumber who traded in his old F-250 pickup is suing the dealership because the truck ended up in Syria — in the hands of Islamist fighters, still emblazoned with the plumbing company decals.