Big Drop In Students Being Held Back, But Why?
The number of students being held back has been cut nearly in half, and researchers have no idea why.
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House's Budget Bill Debate Unveiled Democratic Rifts, GOP Ambitions
Passing the spending package took intense lobbying from the president to get 60 Democrats on board, and persistence by soon-to-be-Speaker John Boehner to fend off the most Republican representatives.
Climate Sticking Point: Who Cuts And By How Much?
On the final day of the latest round of climate talks, rich and poor nations meeting in Lima, Peru, have yet to agree on the central issue of emissions targets.
Chicago's Orphaned Otter 'Pup 681' Gets A Real Name
The southern sea pup now known as Luna was found on a beach in California in October. She was transferred to the Shedd Aquarium, where a naming contest was held this month.
U.Va. Looks At Ways To Curb Drinking At Its Frat Houses
The University of Virginia is looking to make changes, even though a report about a gang rape has been discredited. Ideas include banning hard alcohol and having sober volunteers self-police parties.
SeaWorld CEO Steps Down Amid Controversy, Drop In Attendance
SeaWorld has be under fire for years, over its treatment of Orcas. A critical documentary suggested the treatment led to the death of a trainer in 2010.
'Pineapple Express' Pounds West Coast, Causing Floods, Power Outages
The region is expected to get rain through Friday. Meteorologists say this is the biggest storm the region has experienced since 2009. Twitter users dubbed it #hellastorm.
A Burger Joint Pays $15 An Hour. And, Yes, It's Making Money
Fast-casual chain Moo Cluck Moo, in suburban Detroit, pays all of its workers far above the typical wage for a fast-food employee. It's part of its business model.
Women's Work Is Never Done On The Farm, And Sometimes Never Counted
The percentage of female farmers is climbing — slowly, according to federal figures. But those numbers don't take into account the many new roles women are filling on multigenerational family farms.
'Unknowable' If CIA Methods Elicited Useful Information, Agency's Chief Says
John Brennan's comments come two days after the Senate intelligence committee released the executive summary of its report on the CIA's interrogation practices.