Little League Strips Chicago's Jackie Robinson West Of U.S. Title
Little League International said the team violated residency rules. The U.S. championship has been awarded to Mountain Ridge Little League from Las Vegas.
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Texas Insurance Brokers Play Bigger Role In 2015's Obamacare
Though insurance agents say they initially felt sidelined by the Affordable Care Act, many are working hard this round to help uninsured Texans find a good plan through the federal website.
Tiptoeing Along A Balance Beam: Writing And Illustrating A Children's Book
Gabrielle Emanuel, a first-time author, sets out to write a culturally appropriate book for children in Mali — and learns a lot about how words and pictures go together to tell a story.
New Report Examines Lynchings And Their Legacy In The United States
The report by the Equal Justice Initiative says that the number of victims in the American South was more than 20 percent higher than was thought, and that the phenomenon was a form of terrorism.
In White House Memory, A-U-M-F Translates To B-U-S-H
Surely it is not a welcome thought for the current White House that it is going to Congress for the Authorization for the Use of Military Force " ... just like President Bush."
White House Asks Congress For War Powers To Fight ISIS
The new Authorization for the Use of Military Force, or AUMF as it's known, bans the use of U.S. forces "in enduring offensive ground combat operations."
Schools Not Keeping Track When Kids Are Behind On Their Shots
California lets kindergartners start school as long as they've had the first dose of all required vaccines. But some schools aren't tracking whether such kids end up getting all the doses they need.
Arctic Is Warming Twice As Fast As World Average
Polar bears continue to take a hit in regions with the greatest loss of snow and ice, the latest report card on the Arctic shows. Meanwhile, plankton are thriving as the sea heats up.
White House Seeking Support Of Congress In Fight Against ISIS
Current military action against ISIS relies on a Bush-era vote by Congress authorizing force against al-Qaida. The Obama administration is drafting language for a new authorization specific to ISIS.
Advocates Join Fight To Eliminate Detroit's Rape Kit Backlog
Six years ago, 11,000 untested rape kits were found in Detroit. Now nearly all of the kits have been tested, but it will cost the city millions to investigate and prosecute every case.