Do You Know What Red Nose Day Is?
The name may be silly, but Red Nose Day — which is today — has a serious mission. How do charity evaluators size up this campaign?
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Why Did The Top Student Aid Official Under Betsy DeVos Resign?
Conscience or incompetence? Two competing narratives — along partisan lines — have emerged to explain the sudden departure of the head of the Federal Student Aid Office.
Goodwill Helps 43-Year-Old Finally Get Her High School Diploma
Most American adults have finished high school. For those who haven't, wages are rock bottom and the unemployment rate is more than 7 percent. That's why Goodwill opened a charter school for adults.
What It's Like To Live In A Small, Rural, Politically Divided Town
Politics in Haines, Alaska — population 2,500 — has grown intensely bitter lately, reflecting the volume and heat of national politics.
Scientists Pinpoint How A Flamingo Balances On One Leg
What appears to be a feat actually requires almost no muscle effort from the bird. The researchers found even a dead flamingo's body will fall into a stable one-leg balance if positioned vertically.
As Trump Slams NATO Allies, Obama Defends 'International Order'
Former President Obama spoke to a large crowd in Berlin Thursday, calling for a renewal of the international order. His message was in sharp contrast to President Trump's policy of "America First."
'Playboy' Model Sentenced Over Body-Shaming Woman At Gym
"The issues that surround body shaming can be devastating," Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer said after Dani Mathers pleaded no contest to a charge of invasion of privacy.
40 Years After 'Star Wars' Error, Newspaper Apologizes To Wookiee Community
In its 1977 review, The Dallas Morning News called Chewbacca a "Wookie." Now, on the film's 40th anniversary, the long national nightmare has ended. On that note: We, too, have something to confess.
Philadelphia Reconsiders Relationship With Native Son Bill Cosby
As Bill Cosby faces a trial for aggravated indecent assault, his relationship with Philadelphia is also on the line. Cosby grew up in Philadelphia and has maintained close ties to the city.
Trump's Proposed Budget Would Cut $2.2 Billion From Global Health Spending
The administration wants to reduce the current $8.7 billion global health budget by about 26 percent. Family planning programs would be the hardest hit.