Defeating Polio, The Disease That Paralyzed America
On April 12, 2015, the world will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jonas Salk's vaccine that helped defeat a contagious, crippling virus.
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Can Obama Turn Pariahs Into Partners?
The president's tenure has been marked by outreach to nations that previous U.S. presidents, Republican and Democrat alike, ostracized for decades. It may take years to see if this approach succeeds.
President Obama, Raul Castro Shake Hands, Chat At Summit Of The Americas
Earlier in the day the two leaders spoke by telephone. It's only the second time in the past 50 years that the heads of the U.S. and Cuba are known to have spoken.
Lauren Hill, NCAA Basketball Player Who Battled Cancer, Dies
The 19-year-old freshman at Mount St. Joseph University died Friday from brain cancer. Her nonprofit foundation has helped to raise more than $1.5 million for cancer research.
Bundle Of Joyful Microbes: Mom's DNA Alters Baby's Gut Bacteria
Babies have a microbe in their gut that prevents infections and helps the immune system. But not all infants get the bacteria at the same time, or in the same amount. Scientists have figured out why.
On Welfare? Don't Use The Money For Movies, Say Kansas Lawmakers
The Legislature has passed a bill that would bar people on public assistance from using cash aid on theme parks, pools and casinos, or from withdrawing more than $25 per day from the ATM.
Secret Service Supervisor Put On Leave After Assault Accusation
A senior manager is on leave from the Secret Service, after an employee he supervised reportedly told investigators that he assaulted her by making forceful and unwelcome sexual advances.
President Obama, Raul Castro To Share Face Time At Americas Summit
The leaders of all 35 nations in the Western Hemisphere gather for the first time ever this week at the Summit of the Americas.
Removing Cuba From U.S. Terrorism List Would Be Mostly 'Symbolic'
NPR's Audie Cornish talks about the history of how Cuba ended up on the state-sponsored terrorism list.
Magic Mirror, At The Store, Should This Top Go In My Drawer?
Craning your neck in the dressing room is just part of the shopping experience. But Neiman Marcus hopes a new digital "Memory Mirror" will make it easier to find something that fits just right.