Clinton Announces $45 Million Fundraising Haul
Hillary Clinton's campaign says it raised more than $45 million in its opening quarter. She's the first major candidate to announce fundraising numbers.
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Transgender Swimmer Given Choice Of Harvard's Men's, Women's Teams
First accepted by the women's swim team, Schuyler Bailar decided to join the men's team this coming fall. He is believed to be the first openly transgender NCAA swimmer.
U.S. Topples Top-Ranked Germany 2-0 To Reach World Cup Final
In a battle between a fantastic attack and a fantastic defense, the latter prevailed, as two penalty kicks — one made, one whiffed — and a late insurance goal gave the U.S. the win.
Did Slaves Feel Fortunate? And Other Questions Asked Of A Plantation Tour Guide
In an essay at Vox, a white woman who used to lead tours at a historic Southern plantation recounts questions tourists asked her over the years.
Jeb Bush's Wealth Skyrocketed After He Left Governor's Office
Thirty-three years of tax returns — the most ever released by a presidential candidate — show he earned $29 million since leaving office. He also paid an average tax rate of 36 percent over that time.
U.S. And Cuba Will Formally Re-Establish Diplomatic Relations
The Obama administration is expected to announce the decision to open embassies in the countries' capitals on Wednesday.
Frozen In Time, Remembering The Students Who Changed A Teacher's Life
Jonathan Kozol looks back on events he wrote about 50 years ago, in Death at an Early Age, that reveal how an elementary school treated black children in 1960s Boston.
Obama Expected To Release Rule Governing Overtime
The plan raises the cap under which most workers must get overtime for working more than 40 hours a week. It doesn't require congressional approval, but is expected to be criticized by businesses.
Communities Get A Lift As Local Food Sales Surge To $11 Billion A Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says local food is growing quickly from a niche market into something that's generating significant income for communities across the country.
Debate Begins: New OT Rules Will Raise Wages — Or Kill Jobs
The Labor Department plans to change a rule so that 5 million more Americans will be able to collect overtime pay. Business groups say the change will hurt hiring, but labor groups are applauding.