Why Luxembourg Outranks The U.S. When It Comes To Helping Poor Nations
A new ranking looks not just at dollars but at trade barriers, environmental impact, arms sales and openness to migrants.
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FBI Director Provides New Details On San Bernardino Shooters
The San Bernardino shooting and law enforcement efforts to prevent another attack dominated FBI Director James Comey's testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
Donald Trump Isn't The Only One Calling For Restrictions On Muslims
Angola has cracked down on its tiny Muslim population and been accused of destroying some mosques. But the southern African nation has not called for a ban on Muslim immigrants.
The Tipping Point: Most Americans No Longer Are Middle Class
In the post-World War II economy, most Americans lived in middle-income homes. But that has been shifting for decades. Today, middle-income families make up less than 50 percent of all households.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Apologizes For Police Killing Of 17-Year-Old
The 2014 police shooting of Laquan McDonald "happened on my watch," Emanuel said in an emotional speech. He promised to address issues of supervision and leadership within the police department.
Senate Questions 'Egregious' Price Hikes For Specialty Medicines
Some companies have bought the patents for old drugs, then abruptly upped the prices — from $13 per pill to $750 in one case. Irate senators call it price gouging.
World Reacts To Donald Trump's Call To Ban Muslims Traveling To U.S.
Bloomberg's Zainab Fattah in Dubai, and Joerg Lau, foreign editor for Die Zeit in Berlin, put the reaction to Donald Trump's comments on Muslims into context.
First Officer On Trial In Freddie Gray Case Takes Stand
The first of six Baltimore police officers on trial for the death of Freddie Gray took the stand Wednesday in his own defense. William Porter, who's been on the force just two years, is charged with manslaughter. Prosecutors say Porter failed to seek medical attention for Gray when he asked for it, and he is also responsible for Gray's fatal injury by not securing him with a seat belt during his transport in a police van.
Environmentalists Sound Alarm On Proposed Drilling Near Florida Everglades
The National Park Service is weighing a Texas company's proposal to do seismic oil testing in the Big Cypress National Preserve. But some worry it will open the door for fracking in the Everglades.
Citing Religious Liberty, Evangelical Leaders Blast Trump's Muslim Ban
"It is not in spite of our Gospel conviction, but precisely because of it, that we should stand for religious liberty for everyone," one evangelical leader said.