All USA Update
Obama launches e-book initiative: Will kids in need be able to access them?Several major publishing houses have agreed to make $250 million worth of children's titles available for free for low-income students.
How many NFL players use marijuana?The percentage of NFL players who use marijuana might be larger than you think. Should the league change the rules?
How one photo provides a more accurate portrait of BaltimoreAn image of a young boy offering a bottle of water to a Baltimore policeman in riot gear demonstrates the power of a photograph to rouse emotion and promote understanding.
Baltimore ‘Mom of the Year’ explains her slap seen around the worldToya Graham, a Baltimore mom who publicly disciplined her rioting son, tells why she reacted so strongly.
Why did Baltimore riots prompt 'Blue Alert' in Los Angeles?Following a nationwide alert that gang members may seek to 'take out' police officers, the Los Angeles Police Department has ordered all officers to patrol in pairs. Some observers wonder if the decision sends the right message.
Mom of the year? Why a Baltimore woman disciplined her son on TVAfter reportedly catching her son rioting in Baltimore, one mother aggressively disciplines him and tells him to go home. How should parents respond to rioting children?
What can Freddie Gray’s family do to stop the Baltimore riots?In calling for an end to rioting in Baltimore, Freddie Gray's family is taking part in a broader effort to promote peaceful paths to justice and change. Is it enough to make a difference?
Tsarnaev defense: spare him the death penalty, put him in supermax prisonThe legal team for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on Monday delivered its opening statement in the sentencing phase of the trial and also targeted the character of his older brother and co-bomber, Tamerlan.
How the US is helping Nepal after the earthquakeWith an announcement Monday by Secretary of State John Kerry, America is now sending a total of $10 million in disaster aid to Nepal. The US military is helping, too.
Boyz II Men singer raises thousands for homeless Senate worker: Is it enough?Boyz II Men singer Nathan Morris hopes to raise $20,000 for Charles Gladden, who works in the US Senate by day and sleeps on the city streets at night.
After 25 years, California officer meets rescued abandoned baby: How often are babies abandoned?Robin Barton reunited with the California police officer who found him abandoned over 25 years ago. In the midst of the heartwarming reunion, the question remains: How often are babies abandoned?
Where does science fall on the gun control debate?In a Los Angeles Times op-ed, a Harvard School of Public Health professor shared the results of monthly polls of gun researchers.
Man who works for Senate sleeps on streetsCharles Gladden works for the US Senate, yet he is homeless.
Why the peaceful protest of Freddie Gray's death turned violentA demonstration in Baltimore, Md. turned violent when protesters clashed with baseball fans outside of Camden Yards ballpark.
'Man-made' earthquakes: Is fracking adding to seismic activity in US?Two new reports, released this week, show links between higher seismic activity in typically dormant areas and the injection of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing operations underground.
Where does the US fall on the World Happiness Report?The 2015 World Happiness Report ranks Switzerland as the happiest country in the world. Should the US base public policy on the happiness and well-being of its citizens?
Despite high rents, coyotes live in NYC. How to deal with urban wildlife.As animals awake from hibernation and more people report encounters with city-dwelling wildlife, it's important to remember wild animals are not to be treated like pets.
Tim McGraw gun controversy: Is meaningful discussion about guns possible?Country music star Tim McGraw faced criticism from gun rights advocates after agreeing to headline a benefit concert for a nonprofit aimed at protecting children from gun violence. Is there room for meaningful discussion in the polarizing gun debate?
Horseman beaten by California police paid $650,000. A best practice?Francis Pusok will receive $650,000 after his brutal encounter with California deputies was caught on camera. Who winds up paying such bills?
Day 1 of sentencing in Boston bombing trial paints picture of defiant TsarnaevOn Tuesday, the prosecution gave an opening statement in the sentencing phase of the Boston Marathon bombing trial. Earlier this month, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty of carrying out the bombings.
