Judy Woodruff Recalls Assassination Attempt On President Reagan
John Hinckley Jr. tried to kill President Reagan on March 30, 1981. Reporter Judy Woodruff, then with NBC News, was there.
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Revolving Door Of Teachers Costs Schools Billions Every Year
The constant churn affects schools' ability to provide all students with skilled teachers. But professor Richard Ingersoll says schools can fix this without spending a dime.
States That Expand Medicaid Detect More Cases Of Diabetes
Researchers say their study suggests that more diabetes is being detected in particular states because, thanks to Medicaid, more poor people have access to screening and care.
Our Food-Safety System Is A Patchwork With Big Holes, Critics Say
More than a dozen federal agencies play a part in keeping food from making Americans sick. Critics say the system has gaps, and we'd all be safer if federal food safety efforts were under one roof.
Clinton's Email Drama Hasn't Had Much Effect On 2016 Prospects
Three weeks after the Democratic front-runner's news conference about her use of private emails as secretary of state, polls continue to show her ahead of GOP contenders.
'Super-Termite' Could Be Even More Destructive Than Parent Species
In South Florida, the world's two most destructive termite species could be mating because of climate change. Researchers say if the hybrids colonize, they could pose an even greater economic threat.
Payday Loans — And Endless Cycles Of Debt — Targeted By Federal Watchdog
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is readying new regulations on payday loans and other high-cost forms of credit. Officials with the agency say the loans can trap borrowers in a cycle of debt.
Doctors With Cancer Push California To Allow Aid In Dying
Dr. Dan Swangard doesn't know if he would take lethal medications to hasten death. But as someone with metastatic cancer, he wants to have that choice. He's part of a suit to change California law.
Ex-Feds Accused Of Pocketing Bitcoins During Investigation
Both officials — one with the Secret Service and the other with the Drug Enforcement Administration — were on a task force investigating the Silk Road online marketplace.
Indiana's HIV Spike Prompts New Calls For Needle Exchanges Statewide
Southeastern Indiana is battling an HIV outbreak. The new cases are mostly linked to injection drug use and have reignited a debate over needle exchanges, which are currently illegal in the state.