Economy Jul 22 Poverty-stricken past and present in the Mississippi Delta Rich in soil, music and culture, the Mississippi Delta is one of those unique regions that has come to hold a special place in the American imagination. But in terms of economic mobility and poverty, this stretch of land is…
World Jul 22 For child migrants, the desperate journey to freedom is especially dangerous The boat trip from North Africa to Italy has ended in death and heartbreak for many migrants. It has been especially tough on children, many of whom come by themselves. In the second of a three-part Desperate Journey series from…
Politics Jul 22 Inside Hillary Clinton's veep selection process — and why she may choose Tim Kaine When it comes down to the nitty gritty, Hillary Clinton will pick the vice presidential candidate with whom she feels most comfortable governing, says Democratic Consultant Hilary Rosen. And longtime Clinton loyalist Tim Kaine of Virginia checks a lot of…
Nation Jul 22 The long rise and very quick fall of Fox News boss Roger Ailes For 20 years, the man at the helm of Fox News was it's CEO and founder Roger Ailes. On Thursday, Ailes stepped down after former anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment suit against him. Jane Hall, associate professor at…
Politics Jul 22 Shields and Brooks on the Hillary Clinton veepstakes, the latest Trump-Cruz dustup Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk take-aways from the GOP convention, speculate on the Clinton vice presidential pick and look ahead to next week’s Democratic convention in Philadelphia. Also, a look back at one…