Pope Francis Canonizes Spanish Missionary Junipero Serra
Pope Francis makes the first Latin American Catholic a saint at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.
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Northwest Legume Farmers Feel The Squeeze From Oregon's Port Feud
A labor dispute at the Port of Portland has brought container shipping from there to a halt. That means lentil and chickpea farmers are having a difficult time getting their crops to foreign markets.
Cybersecurity Tops Agenda As Chinese President Visits Obama
One of the biggest topics President Obama is expected to discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week is the hacking of U.S. companies by China. American officials say the issue threatens relations between the countries, and the U.S. is threatening to impose sanctions.
After Copyright Ruling, Let The People Sing 'Happy Birthday'
Tuesday's ruling by a federal judge that the copyright of the "Happy Birthday" song applies only to specific piano arrangements, not the actual song itself, means the song is now public domain.
Graphic: The Presidential Candidates On Climate Change
Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she now opposes building the Keystone XL pipeline. See where the other candidates stand.
Volkswagen CEO Resigns, Saying He's 'Shocked' By Emissions Scandal
One day after acknowledging that 11 million Volkswagen-made cars have software that dupes emissions tests, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn says he is resigning from his post.
California Approves Physician-Assisted Suicide; Bill Heads To Governor's Desk
The California Senate passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in some cases. But Gov. Jerry Brown hasn't indicated whether he'll sign it.
When Home Is Tough, Making Students Feel Good At School
Mott Haven Academy Charter School in the Bronx specializes in working with homeless students, students living in foster care, and those who've experienced trauma.
Grapes Of Wrath: The Forgotten Filipinos Who Led A Farmworker Revolution
Cesar Chavez inspired the world; Larry Itliong inspired Cesar Chavez. In 1965, the Filipino laborer led California grape pickers on a strike that would spark the modern farmworker movement.
Homework: A New User's Guide
School's back in session, and that means the homework's back, too. Here's what you need to know about how much work U.S. students have to do and how to tell the difference between good work and bad.