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Slovakia's Government In Turmoil After Journalist's Death

1:43pm March 15, 2018

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

The government has resigned after weeks of political turmoil in the country. The move follows the slaying of a journalist who was investigating alleged corruption involving foreign businessmen.

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U.S. Announces New Sanctions On Russians

1:42pm March 15, 2018

The Trump administration imposed new sanctions against individuals and entities over their alleged role in Moscow's interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

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Music & Culture

iHeartMedia Turns The Dial To Bankruptcy

1:10pm March 15, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The country's largest radio broadcaster, iHeartMedia spent years trying to manage $20 billion in debt. Now, the company has reached an agreement that will cut that debt by half.

Heineken has bottling plants around the world.

Global Fund Pounded For Partnering With Heineken

1:00pm March 15, 2018

by Jason Beaubien

Critics say it's not appropriate for a health group to work with a beer company. Others argue that such partnerships are vital to eliminate diseases like AIDS and TB by 2030.

Students hold signs reading "#ENOUGH" during Central High School's walkout on Wednesday.

Central High School Walked Out In The Footsteps Of The Little Rock 9

12:45pm March 15, 2018

by Ian Wren

Best known for its role in the 1957 school desegregation crisis, Little Rock Central High School saw hundreds of students walk out of class on Wednesday to protest gun violence.

Casino mogul Steve Wynn takes part in a news conference in Medford, Mass., in 2016.

National

After Sexual Misconduct Claims, Vegas Mogul Steve Wynn Fell Fast

12:21pm March 15, 2018

by Khalon Richard

Less than two months after reported allegations, Wynn is unemployed and facing public shame and an uncertain future.

With examples of Russian-created Facebook pages behind him, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., questions witnesses during a 2017 Senate hearing on Russian-backed ads on social media in the 2016 election. Now, the Federal Election Commission is looking into increa

Politics & Government

Long-Divided Federal Election Commission Unites On Digital Ad Transparency

12:06pm March 15, 2018

by Peter Overby

The FEC is under pressure after Russian trolls used social media to meddle in the presidential election.

South Koreans at a railway station in Seoul watch a news report showing President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on March 9. Trump agreed the day before to a historic first meeting with Kim.

World News

The View From Seoul On Trump-Kim Meeting: It May Never Happen, But It's Worth A Try

11:55am March 15, 2018

by Elise Hu

Many South Koreans are reacting with cautious optimism. But politicians seem more confident. "We will see major changes in the next two months," South Korean President Moon Jae-in told his cabinet.

Debbie Naha forages for wild edibles during the late winter in Pequea, Pa.

VIDEO: We Went Foraging For Winter's Wild Edibles

11:45am March 15, 2018

by Maia Stern

People might not think of winter as a fruitful season for foraging wild edibles, but nutritionist and expert forager Debbie Naha says there's actually a lot out there that you can find year-round.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a Security Council meeting on the situation between Britain and Russia, on Wednesday.

World News

Russia Promises Reprisals To U.K. As White House Calls Out Moscow Over Poison Attack

11:23am March 15, 2018

The leaders of France, Germany and the U.S. say, "We share the U.K. assessment that there is no plausible alternative explanation" other than Russia being behind the attack.