Military Tries To Cut Through The Noise Of War
Noise on the battlefield leads to problems communicating and other dangers. The military is making new efforts to enhance some sounds and dampen others.
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A NYC Scout Troop Provides Homeless Girls A Place Of Their Own
The 28 members of Girl Scout Troop 6000, and its two co-leaders, live in a shelter in Queens, N.Y. The troop that Giselle Burgess started is the first specifically for girls who are homeless.
The Costs Of Fighting Wildfires In Montana
A massive wildfire is burning in Montana. But the money needed to fight the fires is becoming an issue.
'LA Times' Investigates The Double Life Of A Med School Dean
Marc Duvoisin of the Los Angeles Times talks with Steve Inskeep about an investigation into a former medical school dean at the University of Southern California who led a drug-fueled double life.
Study: CTE Found In Nearly All Donated NFL Player Brains
As the country starts to get back into its most popular professional team sport, this serves as a reminder of how dangerous football can be.
Democrats Want To Probe Trump Ties To Deutsche Bank. GOP Says, No Thanks
President Trump has a special relationship with Deutsche Bank. Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee wanted a probe of the German bank. Republicans said no. Here's the back story.
Trump Says Keeping Syrian Refugees In Region Is 'Best Way To Help Most People'
President Trump stood beside Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in the Rose Garden on Tuesday and said the United States is helping by supporting refugees' needs close to home.
Trump: 'Time Will Tell' If Sessions Remains Attorney General
The president was responding to questions regarding a newly published interview in The Wall Street Journal in which he says he's "very disappointed" with Sessions.
New Report Shows 64 Of 195 Countries Aren't Meeting A Basic Vaccination Target
The goal is to reach 90 percent of children with the DTP vaccination — a child's first scheduled immunization. Some countries are barely at 50 percent.
Senators Vote To Proceed With Health Care Debate
Tuesday's vote was on a procedural step that opens the door to formal debate — but on what remains to be seen.