Vice Presidential Debates Have Mattered Before. Here's A Look Back
The winning presidential ticket has come away with no worse than a draw in eight of the nine vice presidential debates to date. Here's what you need to know.
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Former Ambassador Robert Ford On The Stalled Syrian Cease-Fire
The United States has suspended talks with Russia over the conflict in Syria. Former U.S. ambassador to Syria Robert Ford offers his thoughts on the diplomatic breakdown and how it might be resolved.
Is It Fair That Businesses Get To 'Carry Forward' Their Losses?
A developer such as Donald Trump can use a net operating loss "carryforward" to lower his taxes. That may sound weird, but the law has been in place for nearly a century, and experts say it's fair.
4 Questions Kaine And Pence Face Heading Into The VP Debate
Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Pence are two mild-mannered, affable politicians who will certainly present themselves differently than their running mates.
Feds Say More People Should Try Dialysis At Home
Nationwide, fewer than 10 percent of people who need kidney dialysis do it at home. But close to 40 percent of patients of a Montana doctor do it at home. Medicare is hoping that becomes a trend.
Caribbean Nations Feel Hurricane Matthew's Lash
Authorities warn of "life threatening" wind and flooding in Haiti and have issued warnings for parts of Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica. The U.S. Navy evacuated families from its base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Federal Court Blocks Gov. Pence's Attempt To Bar Syrian Refugees From Indiana
An appeals court panel upheld a lower court ruling that barred interference with distribution of federal funds for resettlement. The panel said federal law bans discrimination based on nationality.
Some Britons Are Learning To Love Football — The American Kind
Sunday's Jaguars vs. Colts game drew 84,000 fans to Wembley Stadium, and they spent as much as $600 apiece for tickets. How did an American sport find such devoted fans in the U.K.?
U.S. To Russia: Syrian Ceasefire Talks Are Suspended
The State Department says the agreement reached with Russia in early September was undermined by the Russian and Syrian assault on Aleppo and "intensified attacks against civilian areas."
Air Traffic Controllers And Pilots Can Now Communicate Electronically
Texting has long become a common way for people to talk with each other. Now text-based messaging is becoming a way for air traffic controllers to communicate with aircraft pilots.