Can The U.S. Military Turn The Tide In The Ebola Outbreak?
Some say our military has a big role to play in bringing Ebola under control. But sending in troops is trickier than it sounds.
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A Promise Fulfilled Upends Kansas Governor's Race
GOP Gov. Sam Brownback is losing support from his own party because his tax-cutting agenda contributed to the state's budget problem. Moderate Republicans are turning to the Democratic opponent.
Parkour May Run, Flip, Dive And Slide Its Way Into Olympics
Some leaders of this extreme city sport where people run, jump and slide on streets and over buildings, hope to slip into the games by courting the International Olympic Committee.
SeaWorld Hopes New Orca Habitats Will Stem A Tide Of Criticism
The theme park says a 2013 documentary critical of its captive orca attraction has hurt its bottom line. Now, it's pushing back with a social media campaign and plans for new habitats for its whales.
Crocodile Meets Godzilla — A Swimming Dino Bigger Than T. Rex
It roamed land and sea and snacked on giant fish. The first few spinosaurus bones were discovered a century ago, but destroyed in WWII. A more complete, second specimen reveals a terrifying predator.
Court Documents Show How NSA Leaned On Yahoo, How Yahoo Fought Back
Newly released court documents reveal details of a battle between Yahoo and the Obama administration. The government pressured Yahoo to disclose some users' data for a secret NSA surveillance program.
Obama's Plan: The Pros And Cons
The president has opted for an open-ended air campaign to fight the Islamic State. A look at what it will take to make the plan work and the risks that could cause it to fail.
Why The U.S. Chills Its Eggs And Most Of The World Doesn't
In many countries, eggs aren't refrigerated and they're still considered safe to eat. But in the U.S., we have to chill them, because we've washed away the cuticle that protects them from bacteria.
Love And Sex In The Time Of Viagra — 16 Years On
Longer lives means more decades of intimacy. Drugs that help male physiology match desire have affected more than just the body, men who take these pills say.
Suicides Rise In Middle-Aged Men, And Older Men Remain At Risk
Researchers don't know why middle-aged men are increasingly likely to kill themselves. But they say it shows that efforts to reduce the toll of suicide should be focused on men.