Richard Branson Thinks Employees Should Have Unlimited Vacation
The British billionaire and Virgin Group founder has long been a business revolutionary, but his latest venture is raising a few eyebrows.
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As Run-Ins Rise, Police Train To Deal With Those Who Have Mental Illnesses
As the availability of mental health services has declined, many police departments have trained Crisis Intervention Teams to respond to people with mental illness.
Insurers Cautious As Proton Beam Cancer Therapy Gains Popularity
Supporters of the controversial, high-priced treatment say routine coverage would help propel research that would support its use. Skeptics say that approach is backward.
Q&A: The Mis-Education Of African-American Girls
A new report digs through the research and finds a daunting list of challenges facing black girls in the classroom.
Grand Jury Won't Indict NASCAR's Stewart In Driver's Death
The jury heard testimony from about two dozen witnesses and reviewed photos and videos in coming to its decision. The family of the driver who was killed says, "This matter is not at rest."
New Airstrikes Target The Islamic State's Oil And Gas Resources
The Syrian group, which the U.S. and a coalition of Arab partners has been striking in Iraq and Syria, is estimated to get as much as $6 million a day from the oil fields it has taken over.
U.N. Security Council Unanimously Passes Anti-Terrorism Resolution
The measure targets travel of militants abroad as well as recruiting and funding for extremist groups. It was adopted at a meeting chaired by President Obama.
U.S. Bombs Blunt Islamic State In Iraq, But Haven't Forced Retreat
After more than a month of airstrikes by the U.S., the extremist group still controls nearly a third of Iraq, including the city of Mosul. But residents there say the bombings are lifting morale.
Research Institutions Will Have To Identify 'Dual-Use' Pathogens
Scientists are deeply divided on whether lab-made flu viruses are legitimate medical research or national security threats. A new federal policy asks institutions to evaluate those risks early on.
The U.S. Bombing Campaign: Is It War Or Counterterrorism?
President Obama has been reluctant to call it a war, yet the administration and the Pentagon boast of a 40-nation coalition and warn of a military operation that could last for years.