All USA Update
Why did a Missouri court strike down a law limiting cities' revenues from fines?A Missouri judge on Monday overturned a law enacted in the wake of the US Department of Justice's investigation into Ferguson's policing practices.
Why more veterans are abusing opioids – and the push for alternate treatmentsVeterans of the armed forces are some of the worst abusers of prescription opioids because such drugs have been seen by many doctors as the only way to treat a variety of post-combat ailments.
Will California's minimum wage deal help Bernie Sanders?California legislators and labor unions struck a tentative deal on Saturday to implement a statewide $15 an hour minimum wage, a central plank in the Vermont senator's platform.
Top-notch trolling? Why the GOP convention will probably stay gun-freeA petition demanding that GOP candidates make the convention open-carry-friendly is likely fake. But gun opponents' glee at its satirical prowess is not.
As largest wildfire in Kansas history rages, help from unlikely sourcesThe Anderson Creek Fire has claimed over 400,000 acres throughout Kansas and Oklahoma since Tuesday. But the flames are at 90 percent containment as of Sunday night, thanks to some surprising allies.
Texting while walking may get you a $50 fine in New JerseyTexting while driving is already illegal in 46 states, but a New Jersey legislator is pushing to outlaw texting while walking as well.
How does US gender pay gap compare internationally? Pretty well, study says.The US ranks low internationally when it comes to gender pay gap. But after factoring in several considerations such as proportional female employees and experience, the US actually fares pretty well.
- Why San Francisco mayor bans city employees from going to N.C.
San Francisco joins several corporations that seek to deprive North Carolina of revenue.
Why Chicago schools say a possible teachers strike is illegalThe Chicago teachers union has called for a strike on April 1. But the city school department says a strike would be illegal under Illinois law.
Police 'patrolling' Muslim neighborhoods: Does that deter terror or stoke it?Oppressive surveillance risks alienating moderate Muslims and driving more into the arms of extremists, argue experts, who suggest focusing on localized, relationship-driven programs.
Brussels attacks: How presidential candidates differ on US securityStatements made after the Brussels attacks by Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders, and others give insight into their vision for fighting terrorism.
Is American religiosity on a downward spiral? Yes and no.Religious behavior is on the decline among Millennials – even though a growing number say they believe in an afterlife.
For US businesses, first glimpse inside Communist Cuba is dauntingThe US trade embargo with Cuba is still in effect. But even if it weren't, Cuba is a tough place for American companies to do business.
Civil contempt charges for Backpage in Senate's child prostitution probeThe online ads site says it has safety measures in place to prevent child sex trafficking, but child advocates say it's the most popular site for pimps.
Professor who used racial slur returns to work, says Kansas UniversityA communications studies professor at the University of Kansas used a racial slur in class, prompting an investigation, an open letter, and a hashtag. But four months later, she's back on the job.
- American citizen recounts his time with ISIS
US officials launched an investigation of Mohamad Khweis earlier this week, trying to find out how the terrorist group recruits its fighters.
ISIS-related sentences keep getting stiffer. Can they be prevented?Mufid Elfgeeh is among the first to receive a sentence of more than two decades for his Islamic State involvement. But is there a way to stop terrorism activity before it reaches this point?
A third of med students drink too much. Does med school need reform?The long hours and heavy responsibilities of health care leave many medical students struggling to cope. Changes in culture and curriculum could help, some of them say.
Ohio inmate to be executed 'again.' How botched executions shape death penalty debateIn a 4-to-3 decision, Ohio's Supreme Court ruled that offering the state prisons agency a second chance to execute Romell Broom, after a botched 2009 attempt, did not amount to cruel and unusual punishment or double jeopardy.
Why Merrick Garland may be a difficult Supreme Court nominee to ignorePresident Obama's nominee to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is highly regarded on both sides of the aisle. But even Republican lawmakers who praise Garland say they refuse to hold a hearing.
