White House Sends Schools Guidance On Transgender Access To Bathrooms
The administration says it authored the notice because "many parents, schools and districts have raised questions about this area of civil rights law."
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In 9 Out Of 10 Cities, Middle-Income Families Are Slipping Away
A new study by the Pew Research Center shows the share of middle-income households is shrinking. That's because more households are moving into the upper class, while others are sinking lower.
Obama Gets All In His Blackness At Howard
Some applauded the president's speech at the historic black university as a break from "respectability politics" that demean African-Americans. Other saw it as more of the same.
Why Many Midwestern Farmers Are Pro-TPP
A coalition of more than 200 agriculture groups wrote an open letter urging Congress to approve the trade deal, saying it'll help U.S. farmers stay competitive in an increasingly crowded world market.
Job Growth Might Be Slowing Overall — But It's Surging For New College Grads
Congratulations to the Class of 2016! They are graduating into the best job market in a decade, especially for those with degrees in business, technology or engineering.
Donald Trump Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With A Trump Taco Bowl
The apparent Republican presidential nominee declared, "I love Hispanics!" But polls show Hispanics don't love him.
U.S. Army Captain Is Suing Obama Over Legality Of The War Against ISIS
Capt. Nathan Michael Smith, who is currently on active duty in Kuwait, says he is concerned that an "illegal" war "forces him to violate his oath to 'preserve, protect and defend' the Constitution."
DOT Announces Recall Of Up To 40 Million More Takata Air Bag Inflators
Takata, the Japanese auto parts supplier, now must fix up to 40 million more faulty air bag inflators. The U.S. Department of Transportation says this is the biggest safety recall in history.
Bernie Sanders Says He's Staying In And It's 'Good For The Democratic Party'
The Vermont senator tells NPR he will stay in until June, despite the likelihood of Hillary Clinton being the Democratic nominee.
Trade Opponents Leak Documents They Say Show Corporate Influence
Environmentalists opposed to a US-EU trade deal say documents they leaked prove corporations have too much say. But EU officials say that's "flatly wrong."