What If The Senate Isn't Decided On Election Day?
The election outlook is promising for the GOP. But there are a few scenarios that could have America waiting well beyond Nov. 4 to know which party controls the Senate.
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5 Things To Know About The 2014 Midterm Election
The balance of power in the House and Senate could be upended with Tuesday's vote. We break down some of the key themes and offer a few predictions.
Woman In Street Harassment Video: 'I Do Not Feel Safe Right Now'
Actress Shoshana Roberts says she has received several violent threats because of her role in a widely watched anti-street harassment PSA. Still, she says, she doesn't regret raising the issue.
In Texas, The World's Biggest Bat Colony Is Saved From City Sprawl
The city of San Antonio and conservation groups teamed up to buy land threatened with development near the Bracken Bat Cave, summer home to millions of bat mothers and babies.
Women Increasingly Pick Brains Over Looks In Choosing Egg Donors
As using egg donors becomes more common, women are more likely to choose donors based on smarts and athletic skill rather than trying to have a child who will look like just them.
A Non-GMO Way To Get More, Tastier Tomatoes
Farmers want tomato varieties that yield more fruit. Consumers want tastier ones. How to resolve that tension? A new genetic toolkit could help growers maximize the best of both worlds.
A Field Of Medicine That Wants To Know Where You Live
Where do you live? Health specialists think that simple question could make a difference in how doctors prevent and treat diseases for individuals. That's expanding its storied role in public health.
From Bad To Worse: A Tough Day For The Washington Redskins
It began with a bus crash and protests over the team's name and ended with a 29-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Kenyans Wilson Kipsang, Mary Keitany Take NYC Marathon Titles
Kipsang has also won in Berlin and London in just over a year. Keitany, a one-time London Marathon champ, was running in her first 26.2-miler since giving birth in 2012.
Ahead Of Midterms, Voting Rights And Wrongs In North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the states at the heart of the debate about voting laws. So what do its citizens think about new regulations? Michel Martin heads to Charlotte to find out.