Kobani Airstrikes Highlight Limit Of U.S. Strategy Against ISIS
The U.S. has been bombing ISIS targets in Syria, but that has not stopped the self-proclaimed Islamic State from threatening civilians in the country.
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U.S. Ambassador To Liberia: Many Challenges Remain In Ebola Response
Melissa Block speaks with U.S. ambassador to Liberia Deborah Malac about the U.S. effort to combat Ebola in West Africa. Work has been slowed by difficult conditions and a shortage of trained workers.
Apple Says iOS Encryption Protects Privacy; FBI Raises Crime Fears
Apple says its new operating system for the iPhone features encryption so secure that not even Apple has the key to it. But the FBI warns that the software could limit its ability to fight crime.
Obama Proposal Could Extend Overtime Benefits To More Workers
Two-thirds of salaried workers used to get overtime automatically when they worked more than 40 hours a week, but thanks to a George W. Bush-era decision, only about 1 in 10 qualify today.
Climate Change Worsens Coastal Flooding From High Tides
Flooding from extreme tidal swings was once just a rare nuisance for coastal cities. But rising sea levels have increased the frequency of these nuisance floods as much as tenfold since the 1960s.
A New Museum To Celebrate Southern Food (And You Can Eat The Exhibits)
The Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans is re-imagining what a museum can be. There's plenty of scholarship, but also taste-testing — and a mission to help budding food entrepreneurs.
The 'Sioux Chef' Is Putting Pre-Colonization Food Back On The Menu
Sean Sherman plans to open a restaurant serving food inspired by what was eaten in the Great Plains prior to the arrival of European settlers. Discovering those ingredients has been half the battle.
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Gay Marriage In Idaho, Nevada
A federal appeals court had struck down bans on same-sex marriage in the two states. Officials in Idaho appealed to the Supreme Court following the decision.
Texas Officials Say They Will Cremate Ebola Patient's Remains
As relatives grieve, public health officials are setting in place a plan to safely care for the remains of Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan. Cremation or burial are both acceptable, the CDC says.
Voters Will Get Their Say On GMO Labeling In Colorado And Oregon
Similar measures calling for labeling genetically modified foods have failed in recent years in California and Washington, and Vermont is being sued for the labeling law it enacted earlier this year.