Lt. Alonzo Cushing, Hero Of Gettysburg, Awarded Medal Of Honor
President Obama bestowed the nation's highest honor for battlefield bravery to the Union officer, who was killed defending a key ridge against Pickett's charge.
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You're Growing Older ... Is Your Life Getting Better Or Worse?
After a middle-aged slump, most folks in the U.S. and other wealthy countries report greater happiness. But in less well-off nations, people report a sharp, never-ending decline in satisfaction.
Fewer Babies Are Born Prematurely, But Many Still Suffer
The rate of premature births in the United States has dropped to 11 percent, showing continued progress in preventing the risks of prematurity. But there are big disparities among the states.
From Blue Bleach To Hazmat Hacks, Students Take On Ebola Challenges
College students excel at thinking creatively under pressure. Now they're designing tools to confront the challenges of Ebola, including friendlier-looking protective gear and diagnostic aids.
A Veteran AIDS Activist Has Déjà Vu From Ebola Panic
Activist Gregg Gonsalves issues a call to action in an essay in this week's New England Journal of Medicine: "Panic, Paranoia, and Public Health — The AIDS Epidemic's Lessons for Ebola."
America's T. Rex Gets A Makeover
Discovered in Montana in 1988, the Wankel T. Rex is a prize find — a nearly complete skeleton, now bound for display at the Smithsonian, in Washington, D.C. But first, those old bones need some work.
Republican Sweep Highlights Climate Change Politics In Alaska
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is set to head the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. It can be easier for her oil-reliant state to adapt to the changing climate rather than address its causes.
How Did Berkeley Pass A Soda Tax? Bloomberg's Cash Didn't Hurt
The American Beverage Association poured tons of cash into the effort to defeat the penny-per-ounce sugary-drink tax. But the effort to pass the tax also got cash infusions from some big-name donors.
Reince Priebus: Republican Wins The Result Of Americans Making A Statement
Robert Siegel talks with Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus about the GOP's big election night win and what it means for the Republican agenda.
Sen. Joe Manchin: In Midterms, 'We Lost The Middle ... The Moderates'
Robert Siegel speaks with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia about the election results in his state.