Coast Guard Calls Off Search For El Faro Crew
Communication was lost with the ship Thursday and the U.S. Coast Guard concluded that it had sunk. Wednesday evening, the Coast Guard ended the search for survivors.
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Kevin McCarthy Could Be The Next Speaker. Is He Still A 'Bakersfield Boy'?
Many of McCarthy's Bakersfield, Calif., constituents like him, but he's riled some Latinos over immigration and been criticized by conservatives for compromising.
When Cyberfraud Hits Businesses, Banks May Not Offer Protection
Cyberthieves steal hundreds of millions of dollars a year from the bank accounts of U.S. businesses. Many business owners are surprised to find out their bank is not obliged to make them whole.
Clinton Breaks With Obama To Oppose Asia Trade Deal
"What I know of it, as of today, I am not in favor of what I have learned about it," the Democrat said, breaking with President Obama on his signature trade deal he hopes to push through Congress.
South Carolina Braces As Threat Of New Flooding Looms
As the waters in the overflowing river make their way toward the Atlantic Ocean, there are fears of new flooding along the coast.
California City Orders Restaurants To Use Disposable Plates, Cups
Officials in Fort Bragg also ordered restaurants to serve water to customers only upon request. As part of a stage 3 water emergency, things like washing cars using city water are prohibited, too.
Dartmouth College Removes Director Of Native American Program
The Native American Program at Dartmouth College is without a leader. College officials removed Susan Taffe Reed as director of the student support program after Native American groups questioned her connection to the community. The controversy reveals the complications of figuring out who can best support Native American students on campus.
Reversing Opioid Overdoses Saves Lives But Isn't A Cure-All
Having police, school nurses, drug users and family equipped with kits to reverse an overdose saves lives, doctors say. But reversing addiction requires follow-up care that many users aren't getting.
Scientists Grow Primitive Human Kidneys In A Dish
Scientists have tried for years to grow artificial kidneys in the lab. They've gotten a bit closer by using stem cells to create an "organoid" much like a fetal kidney. But it's missing key parts.
Devout Muslim Preaches His Love For America
Since 1965 about 60 million people have moved to the U.S. from around the world. A Muslim immigrant from Libya says living in the U.S. means both coping with bigotry and enjoying religious freedom.