House Set To Vote On Education Overhaul
More state control of public schools is on the horizon.
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Mark Zuckerberg And Priscilla Chan Have Baby, Promise To Give Away Fortune
The CEO of Facebook and his wife have announced the birth of their baby girl Max, and committed to giving 99 percent of their shares in the company for philanthropic purposes.
The Outgoing Education Secretary Reunites With A Former Student
Arne Duncan catches up with one of the young students he mentored more than 25 years ago — a young woman who he says inspires him.
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy Fired
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said public trust in the city's police had been "shaken" and "eroded" by the shooting of a black teenager by a white police officer. Protesters had called for the chief's ouster.
Fewer People Are Getting Diabetes, But The Epidemic Isn't Over
The number of people being diagnosed with diabetes has been on the decline since 2009, after soaring for decades. Doctors say people may be changing their eating and exercise habits for the better.
New York City To Require Sodium Warnings On Restaurant Menus
New York City has implemented a new rule requiring chain restaurants to put sodium warnings on their menus. Menu items that contain lots of salt will be marked with an icon of a salt shaker.
Montgomery, Ala., Celebrates 60th Anniversary Of Bus Boycott
The 60th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott is Tuesday. The city remembers the day with a reenactment of Dec. 1, 1955 when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give her bus seat to a white passenger.
Wyoming Schools Get Poor Report Card For Native American Absenteeism
One in three Native students are what's considered "chronically absent," in this state. Educators on the Wind River Indian Reservation say that's a major factor holding back student achievement.
Chris Christie Bets On New Hampshire In GOP Presidential Race
In a crowded Republican presidential field, Chris Christie has struggled to stand out. But after a string of endorsements in New Hampshire, the New Jersey governor is hoping to break out.
Obama Urges Other Nations To Take Action On Climate Change
In Paris, President Obama made the case for taking action against climate change and addressed the ongoing fight against ISIS.