Aug 05 Report reveals ‘culture of violence’ against teens at Rikers Island By Andrew Troast A U.S. government report released Monday describes a “deep-seated culture of violence” against teenage inmates held at Rikers Island in New York. Continue reading
Aug 05 Why there aren’t enough businesswomen at the top, and what Sallie Krawcheck’s doing about it By Sallie Krawcheck Women earn nearly half of all advanced business degrees, but they're still underrepresented in executive positions. Former banking CEO Sallie Krawcheck explains how fairy tales have told women to keep their heads down and how her network encourages women to… Continue reading
Aug 05 Second American Ebola patient arrives in U.S. By Sam Lane The second American aid worker stricken with the Ebola virus has arrived in the United States. Continue reading
Aug 05 New FDA ‘gluten-free’ regulation rolls out By Anna Christiansen Starting this week, all food products marked as “gluten-free” can only make the claim if they contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten. Continue reading
Aug 05 At least one American killed in Afghan attack By Robert Burns, Associated Press A U.S. official says "about a dozen" of the victims of an Afghan insider attack on Tuesday were Americans, and at least one American was killed. Continue reading
Aug 05 US businesses will invest $14 billion in Africa By Julie Pace, Associated Press The Obama administration on Tuesday announced $14 billion in commitments from U.S. businesses to invest in Africa, as representatives from nearly 100 American and African companies gathered in Washington to discuss ways to boost economic partnerships. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch Remembering James Brady, 73, spokesman for Reagan and gun control By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch How human rights issues factor into African economic advancement By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch How weather and nutrient pollution create fertile conditions for toxic algae blooms By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 04 Feds closing emergency shelters for child migrants By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Health and Human Services spokesman Kenneth Wolfe says operations at the shelters will soon be suspended because there have been fewer child immigrants caught at the border and the government has expanded capacity at other shelters. Continue reading