Feb 11 Photo essay: Below freezing in Bangor, Maine By Anna Sillers While residents in New York and New England scramble to shovel themselves out of the latest snowstorm before the next one hits, a photo essay in the Bangor Daily News, curated by visual editor Brian Feulner, brings out the… Continue reading
Feb 11 Obama proposes war authorization against Islamic State By David Espo, Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sent Congress legislation Wednesday to authorize military force against Islamic State fighters, asking lawmakers to "show the world we are united in our resolve" to defeat militants who have overrun parts of the Middle East… Continue reading
Feb 11 What does latest appeal mean for 'Serial's' Adnan Syed? Three possible outcomes By Ruth Tam, Eric Krupke Will a third attempt to clear his name work for "Serial" protagonist Adnan Syed? To help answer your questions on the case, PBS NewsHour spoke to C. Justin Brown, Syed’s attorney, Rabia Chaudry, lawyer and advocate for Syed, and Andrew… Continue reading
Feb 11 Lessons from Downton Abbey about women and money By Simone Pathe Not only are American women less financially savvy than American men, they also report lower confidence in their financial literacy. The same is true across market-driven economies in Europe. But that's not an altogether bad thing. Look no farther than… Continue reading
Feb 11 Man charged with fatally shooting three Muslim students By Shehryar Nabi A man shot and killed three Muslims in Chapel Hill, North Carolina late Tuesday in what police called an ongoing dispute over parking. Continue reading
Feb 11 Death of the bake sale: New rules mean healthier fundraisers By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When it comes to school fundraisers, bake sale tables loaded with sugary goodies are out. Fun runs, auctions and sales of healthier treats are in. Continue reading
Feb 11 Anthem hack is only tip of the iceberg for Medicare customers By Philip Moeller Making Sen$e Medicare Maven Philip Moeller weighs in on the Anthem hack, warning readers about subsequent online fraud efforts trying to convince Anthem customers to turn over more personal information. Continue reading
Feb 11 Little League team stripped of title for use of players outside area By Tik Root Little League Baseball has vacated the Chicago-based Jackie Robinson West team’s wins for the 2014 season, including their U.S. championship, for allegedly using players outside the geographic area they were supposed to represent. Continue reading