A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement and notes some school districts that are beating the odds.
Driving Rampages On Pedestrians In France Rattle Nerves
Several people have been injured over the last two days by motorists driving their cars into crowds. The government says the acts were not coordinated and the men aren't terrorists.
A Year Later, Delivery Services Up Their Holiday Game
As shoppers rely more on the Internet, the holiday rush at the mall is giving way to a bigger crush for the shipping industry. UPS and FedEx are trying to avoid last year's holiday delivery disasters.
Congress To Nutritionists: Don't Talk About The Environment
Should dietary guidelines consider the environmental effects of our food choices? The government-appointed Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee thinks they should. Congress, however, says no.
Transparency Vs. Privacy: What To Do With Police Camera Videos?
Police reformers say the cameras ensure transparency when it comes to officer conduct. But as departments are pressured to release vast stores of videos, privacy concerns are raised.
Murder Of 2 NYPD Officers Widens Rift Between Mayor, Police Union
David Greene talks to James Dwyer, a columnist for The New New Times, about what's behind the rift between New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and the leadership of the police union.
Singer Joe Cocker Dies Of Lung Cancer At 70
Cocker was famous for both his unique voice and for a soulful style of singing that made it sound like he was pouring his heart out when he put his unique touch on hits such as "You Are So Beautiful."
Christmas Tree And Menorah Conrolled By Tweets
Twitter users around the world can turn on and off lights at a holiday display in New Jersey. Tweet #brilliant#twinkle to @Oxmas—Tree to light the display and tweet #figgyypudding to turn them off.