Female Genital Mutilation Is A U.S. Problem, Too
A new report says an estimated half a million American girls are at risk. The U.S. and other developed countries can learn from efforts in Africa to eliminate the practice.
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Screaming For Science: The Secrets Of Crying Babies And Car Alarms
Why do screams demand our attention like no other sound? The answer seems to involve an acoustic quality called roughness that triggers fear circuits in the brain.
A Death In A Texas Jail Stirs Suspicion
Sandra Bland was found dead in a Texas jail last week. Her jailers say the African American woman committed suicide. But the case has triggered a wave of suspicion on social media.
Logo Or No Go? When Campaign Logos Look A Little Too Familiar
It turns out the stylized "E" in Gov. Scott Walker's campaign logo looks just like the logo of a major eyeglasses company. And he's not the only one who has faced a #logogate.
U.S. Immigration Agency Again Drops 'Family Friendly' Detention Centers
ICE is again changing the way it handles mothers and children who come here illegally, beginning to release most of them instead of detaining them in controversial "family-friendly" jails.
Sen. Feinstein On Iran Deal's Critics: 'What Is Their Alternative?'
The Democrat says she supports the nuclear deal world powers struck with Iran this week. She notes that Iran stuck to the interim agreement, and says the pact's critics haven't offered other options.
For Families Of Americans Held Or Missing In Iran, Nuclear Deal Is A Loss
The fates of three Iranian-Americans jailed in Iran, and of a former FBI agent who went missing there several years ago, were not addressed in this week's pact with the country.
12 Lost American Slangisms From The 1800s
Today's lingo seems creative, but slang in 19th century America was every bit as colorful.
They're No. 1: U.S. Wins Math Olympiad For First Time In 21 Years
America's top math students went head-to-head with competitors from more than 100 countries — and they won. "If you can even solve one question," their head coach says, "you're a bit of a genius."
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Makes First U.S. Visit
President Obama met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House Monday. The two leaders discussed security, Nigeria's economy and battling corruption in its government.