Ferguson Officer's Motives In Police Shooting Remain Murky
New information was released Friday about the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Mo., but the answers have prompted still more questions.
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Once-Dilapidated City Train Stations Enjoying A Renaissance
Cities like St. Paul, Minn., and Denver are revitalizing old union stations with brewpubs and cafes. It's part of an effort to spur downtown development and attract young adults and baby boomers.
N.C. Sheriff Terry Johnson On Trial For Racial Profiling
Justice Department officials say Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson illegally targeted Latino drivers and detained people without probable cause. Johnson's attorneys say the charges are baseless.
Colorado Case Puts Workplace Drug Policies To The Test
The urine test employers typically use to detect marijuana picks up cannabis smoked or swallowed days or weeks earlier. Should firms be allowed to fire workers who legally use marijuana at home?
Iowa's Corn Farmers Learn To Adapt To Weather Extremes
Studies warn that climate change will threaten corn production in coming decades. Meanwhile, farmers are experimenting with new planting methods in hopes of slowing soil erosion from torrential rains.
Shifting Climate Has North Dakota Farmers Swapping Wheat For Corn
Projections suggest that climate change will hurt agriculture in most parts of the world. But some areas of the U.S. could actually see a benefit as corn production moves farther north.
Questions Linger Over Fatal Race Involving NASCAR's Stewart
The racing world is still in shock after a car driven by NASCAR's Tony Stewart struck and killed a 20-year-old driver during a dirt track race Saturday. David Greene talks to Nate Ryan of USA Today.
Pot Tax Fails To Be A Windfall For Colorado
Colorado's governor expected to take in $100 million. In the fiscal year that just ended, the marijuana tax brought in $12 million. Many smokers buy medical marijuana which is taxed at a lower rate.
Chicken Trying To Cross The Road Impedes Traffic
"This is actually not a prank," said the man who called in the incident near Portland, Oregon.
How Campus Sexual Assaults Came To Command New Attention
In just a few years, the issue has gone from mostly whispers to receiving the attention of the White House. Now, colleges throughout the country are trying to increase awareness about the issue.