New report finds kids are watching videos on their own devices earlier than ever
A new report from Common Sense Media shows that kids are engaging in regular screen use earlier than ever, with about 40% of children having their own tablet by the time they are 2 years old.
Immigrants Flee South Africa After Xenophobic Attacks
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini is blamed for stoking the violence by describing immigrants as lice that must be removed. But in a speech Monday, he described the attacks on immigrants as vile.
Ariz. Sheriff Who's Tough On Illegal Immigration Faces Contempt Hearing
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his chief deputy have acknowledged violating a federal judge's orders in a racial profiling lawsuit. A hearing begins to determine the extent of the violations.
Sad And Smelly: Massive Fish Die-Off At Rio's 2016 Olympic Site
More than 50 tons of dead fish have been removed from a Rio de Janeiro lagoon slated to host Olympic events. Specialists blame algae blooms but water quality has been a concern for Olympic organizers.
Universities Target MBA Programs Toward Professional Athletes
Pro football players can earn tens of millions of dollars in a career. Some schools are now catering to current and former athletes to show them how best to manage their money after they stop playing.
Isis Booted From List Of Pacific Hurricane Names
The World Meteorological Organization plans the names out in advance. The name Isis was on that list until the terrorist group Islamic State, also known as ISIS, clouded its meaning.
Roommates Fight Over: Who Is The Greatest NBA Player Ever?
In State College, Pa., two roommates tried to settle that question. They couldn't agree on whether it was Michael Jordan or LeBron James. One of the roommates was arrested for aggravated assault.
Celebrated Afghan Writer Recalls Kabul Of Decades Ago
Renee Montagne talks to journalist Mujib Mashal about his story in The New York Times on Rahnaward Zaryab, a celebrated Afghan novelist, who's work flowered when Afghanistan was peaceful.
