Hoppertunity To Run In Kentucky Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert's horse needed a name. The trainer knew a couple, the Hoppers, who were struggling to have a baby. To encourage them, he named the horse Hoppertunity.
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Kansas Town Destroyed By Tornado Spreads Blame For Lack Of Growth
After seven years, Greensburg is stuck at half its pre-tornado population, and has few prospects for growth. Some blame trends decimating many farm towns — others point to the new green initiative.
To Increase Productivity, UPS Monitors Drivers' Every Move
A typical UPS truck now has hundreds of sensors on it. That's changing the way UPS drivers work — and it foreshadows changes coming for workers throughout the economy.
PBS Documentary Examines Ruben Salazar's Life And Death
The death of journalist Ruben Salazar was a catalyst for the nascent Chicano-rights movement. It is still at the center of deeply held belief that he was purposely killed by LA law enforcement.
Conservatives Yet To Rally Around Obamacare Replacement
Congressional Republicans say they want to repeal and replace Obamacare, but they've been light on details of what the alternative might look like.
Obamacare Enrollees Emboldened To Leave Jobs, Start Businesses
Some people who felt stuck in certain jobs, just because they needed the employment-based health insurance, say they are finding the Affordable Care Act liberating.
Fans Rally Outside Staples Center To Support Clippers
LA Clippers fans have always supported their team, if not its owner Donald Sterling. We check in with people outside the Staples Center, where the Clippers played Golden State in the NBA playoffs.
Fear For Sherpas' Future Grows With Each Climbing Tragedy
Sherpas have a great reputation as the world's best climbers. But when something goes wrong up in the mountains, it deeply affects the small ethnic group and its communities around the world.
Concerns Raised Over Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas
Environmental groups that have mired the Keystone XL pipeline in delays now are focusing on LNG export terminals. They say opening up exports of natural gas will hasten domestic hydraulic fracturing.
White House Warns Highway Trust Fund Is Low On Funds
The Obama administration has sent to Congress a four-year $302 billion infrastructure bill. It proposes closing corporate loopholes to make up for lost revenues from the gas tax.