When Thanksgiving Was Weird
Circa 1900, Americans wore gaudy costumes and bizarre masks, and some roved the streets begging for candy and treats — on Thanksgiving Day.
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Running Late? Nah, Just On 'CPT'
In this installment of our semi-regular Word Watch series, we look at a popular term for the practice of never being on time.
Who's Dreaming Now? Obama Opponents Do A Weapons Check On Immigration
At the Republican Governors Association meeting in Florida, 2016 presidential contenders vied to be the most outraged. But here too, the focus was less on the policy than on the unilateral process.
The 2 Things That Rarely Happen After A Medical Mistake
When patients are harmed by a medical error, they rarely are told about it or given an apology, according to a study based on ProPublica's Patient Harm Questionnaire.
Texas Hits The Books
For the first time in more than a decade, the Texas State Board of Education has adopted new social studies textbooks. But the process came with a few hiccups.
Banks Reluctant To Use 'White Hat' Hackers To Spot Security Flaws
High-tech firms have been offering bounties to security researchers to find holes and bugs in their software, but these reward programs haven't drawn much interest from major banks.
Iran Talks Intensify On Day Before Deadline
The deal that lifted some economic sanctions in return for inspections of Iran's nuclear program expires Monday. Intense negotiations are underway this weekend to reach a more permanent agreement.
Obama's Immigration Moves Do Little To Help Businesses, Groups Say
The actions do make it easier for people with work visas to move between jobs. But they don't address something employers have long pushed for: an increase in visas for low- and high-skilled workers.
New Affirmative Action Cases Say Policies Hurt Asian-Americans
The same man who helped bring a suit against the University of Texas at Austin a few years ago is back, with new cases against Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
San Francisco Proposes Predictable Scheduling To Help Hourly Workers
The city is poised to pass legislation to make hourly workers' schedules more predictable. Large retailers will also have to offer more hours to part-time employees before hiring someone else