Family Of Sandra Bland Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit
The federal lawsuit accuses the Texas state trooper who arrested Bland of depriving her of her constitutional rights. Bland was found hanging in a jail cell three days later.
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Delta And American Ban Big Game Trophies As Airline Freight
Delta said in a statement on Monday that, effective immediately, it "will officially ban shipment of all lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo trophies." American followed hours later.
Families Of Newtown Massacre Victims Reach $1.5 Million Settlement
The families of 16 victims sued the estate of shooter Adam Lanza's mother and will receive nearly $94,000 apiece under the deal. The settlement still needs a judge's approval.
Wheelchair Beauty Queen Sings For Toilets
Miss Wheelchair Nigeria advocates for people with disabilities. This week, she introduced President Obama as he spoke to young African leaders. But she still faces discrimination in public bathrooms.
Your Pill Is Printing: FDA Approves First 3-D-Printed Drug
The company that makes Spritam says the 3-D-printed pill dissolves quickly, even at the highest doses.
How New Jersey Tamed The Wild Blueberry For Global Production
In the past 10 years, the global blueberry crop has tripled. Yet the big, round commercial blueberry is a fairly recent innovation. It was created by breeders exactly 100 years ago, in New Jersey.
After Hope For Early Release, Prisoners' Applications Stuck In Limbo
The Obama administration offered help to nonviolent offenders like Dana Bowerman, but more than half the applications sent to the Clemency Project 2014 have not been processed.
The Strangest Presidential Campaign Ever
In the annals of American politics, there have been some pretty quirky quests for the White House.
The U.S. Declared War On Veteran Homelessness — And It Actually Could Win
In 2009, then-Veterans Affairs head Eric Shinseki declared that all homeless veterans would have housing by 2015. New Orleans has made big strides, but in Los Angeles, the problem persists.
New Power Plant Rules Likely To Start Slow-Burning Debate, Legal Action
A huge legal battle is coming over the White House plan to address climate change with additional power plant regulations. The coal industry has the most to lose, and plans to take the EPA to court.