The White House Could Be Made A Fortress, But Should It Be?
It turns out the Secret Service isn't too good at protecting the White House. Maybe one reason is that we don't want it to be.
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When Can A Big Storm Or Drought Be Blamed On Climate Change?
Scientists wince when people blame every big tropical cyclone, heat wave or drought on a shifting climate. But now some are trying to figure out just what the evidence for such a link would be.
How A Law From The Civil War Fights Modern-Day Fraud
A Civil War-era law that encourages whistleblowers to turn in their employers has been successful at exposing corporate fraud.
Royals' Win A Tough Act To Beat As Baseball Playoffs Near
After a dramatic win in extra innings, the Kansas City Royals will advance in the playoffs for the first time in nearly three decades.
Michael Dunn Found Guilty In 'Loud Music' Killing
A Florida jury found Michael Dunn guilty of first-degree murder for killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis in a dispute over loud music.
Goodbye To All That: Farewells In Sports
In honor of Derek Jeter's last game, commentator Frank Deford recalls other sports' so-long-see-you-laters.
Putting Caffeine In Your Underwear Won't Make You Slimmer, Alas
Here's a government service: The Federal Trade Commission has told two companies to quit selling caffeinated women's undergarments because they don't actually slim your nether regions as advertised.
First U.S. Case Of Ebola Confirmed In Dallas
A man who flew to the U.S. from Liberia has tested positive for Ebola. He was not sick on the plane, but developed symptoms later. He is currently in isolation at a hospital in Dallas.
The Message On Ebola: Don't Panic
Following the first confirmed case of an Ebola patient diagnosed with the disease after reaching U.S. soil, the Centers for Disease Control and the news media caution against an overreaction.
Where Activists See Gray, Albuquerque Police See Black And White
If a suspect threatens officers, police say, they have a right to defend themselves. But a Justice Department report said police in Albuquerque have used force unnecessarily; two ex-officers agree.