The Fascinating Story Of New Orleans' Two Lost Chinatowns
Let's rewind the clock 150 years to the end of the Civil War, when Southern planters had to find new laborers.
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College Help For Students Cuts Drinking, But Not For Long
Most colleges offer some sort of alcohol education. One-time interventions do reduce drinking, but the effect is short-lived. Women have better results. There's no benefit for men in frats.
Photographer Helped Expose Brutality Of Selma's 'Bloody Sunday'
Some of the most iconic images of marchers being attacked by Alabama state troopers at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965, were captured by a white photojournalist who stumbled onto the historic events.
House Panel Questions Gen. Campbell About Readiness Of Afghan Force
Congress wants to know whether the U.S. military tried to hide problems with the Afghan military force. Afghans are leading the fight against the Taliban — with U.S. troops mostly in the background.
Shrink The FAFSA? Good Luck With That
Lots of politicians are calling for a shorter FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It now has more than 100 questions. But, it turns out, shortening the FAFSA is a tall order.
Nearly 300K New Jobs In February; Unemployment Dips To 5.5 Percent
The Labor Department's latest report follows an especially robust survey for January that showed a gain of about 240,000 jobs.
A Texas Community Takes On Racial Tensions Once Hidden Under The Surface
People move to Austin's Mueller neighborhood to become part of a progressive community. But some black residents say they haven't always felt welcome — so Mueller decided to do something about it.
Coroner Identifies Homeless Man On Skid Row Killed By LAPD
Charley Leundeu Keunang, 43, was shot and killed by LAPD officers during a struggle on Sunday. He had come to the U.S. using a stolen identity.
Controverisal Netanyahu Speech Is Latest Glitch In U.S.-Israel Relations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday. The speech highlights differences between the U.S. and Israel on how to stop Iran from going nuclear.
Study: At 'Rate My Professors,' A Foreign Accent Can Hurt A Teacher's Score
Teachers with Asian-sounding names were given poorer marks, and their accents were the main reason.