All USA Update
FBI sex trafficking sting operation rescues 149 childrenThe largest-ever FBI sex trafficking sting operation arrested 150 perpetrators and rescued children being exploited in 135 cities across the nation.
How Bernie Sanders is making the Democrats play niceAs Bernie Sanders explained during his interview with Ellen DeGeneres on Wednesday, he has avoided negative ads and comments thus far in the presidential race – and he plans on keeping it that way.
Americans agree climate change is real. But made by humans? Not so much.Despite scientific near-certainty on global warming's causes, many Americans' views remain influenced by local weather trends and group norms.
How to make more money? Grow up bilingual, researchers sayKids who are proficient in both English and a second language – called 'balanced bilinguals' – are more likely to graduate high school, go to college, and hold better jobs, according to a new study.
Will Massachusetts bring back the death penalty?A bill to reinstate the death penalty is being considered by the Legislature, but only about a third of state residents support capital punishment.
Why do women give less to political campaigns than men?A new analysis finds that only about 30 percent of large donors to political campaigns are women, a figure that has remained relatively steady since the late 1980s.
Billy the Kid photo goes from $2 to $5M: How an outlaw became an iconA newly discovered photo of Billy the Kid has raised excitement about the Wild West outlaw, who practiced the gun violence now decried nationwide.
Will the new SAT earn higher scores?On Wednesday, PSAT-takers get the first look at an SAT exam overhaul designed to align with real school skills and improve low-income students' results.
How 'open textbooks' could ease college sticker shockA bill in Congress proposes creating free, online textbooks to help make college more affordable.
Are college athletic programs responsible for tuition hikes?A new documentary short finds that the vast majority of universities lose money on sports and yet continue to invest in them – some using student tuition and tax dollars.
Democratic debate: What Clinton, Sanders, and the rest need to proveAt Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate, what do each of the candidates need to do?
Did psychologists prevent CIA torture or 'enhance' it?Former detainees at notorious 'black site' prisons are suing psychologists who advised the CIA on 'enhanced interrogation.'
Stone Mountain to get new monument: MLK memorial will join Confederate heroesGeorgia state authorities will erect a monument to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Stone Mountain, the site of a Confederate memorial. The announcement reflects tensions over the Confederacy's place taking place across the South.
Fired Benghazi staffer says desire to get Hillary Clinton trumps search for truthMaj. Bradley Podliska is preparing a lawsuit against the House Select Committee on Benghazi for firing him, alleging that the panel has unfairly targeted Hillary Clinton in its investigation of the 2012 attacks.
Columbus Day: How did Christopher Columbus become so controversial?A century ago, Christopher Columbus was considered the most glorious explorer in American history. Today, major cities are voting to eliminate the national holiday in his name. What happened?
Million Man March: What's different 20 years later?Decades after the original gathering of black men, thousands assemble for a peaceful rally on the National Mall to demand justice from the US government.
Police shooting of Tamir Rice justified, two separate reports findSubodh Chandra, a lawyer representing Rice's family, called the reports a 'whitewash' effort by investigators.
Native, proud, and alive: Tribes turn to social media to combat teen suicideAs native American nations wrestle with teen suicide rates far above the national averages, a new prevention approach that emphasizes cultural identity is taking hold.
Obama considers executive action on gun control: What steps could he take?After three school shootings in three weeks, the Obama administration is looking at executive orders that would toughen both the sale of and access to guns. Would it work?
Judge jails domestic abuse victim. Are better protections needed?A Florida judge sent a woman to jail for failing to appear at her accused abuser's trial. Newly released video of the ruling has experts worried it will discourage victims from speaking out.
