May 09 House Democrats consider boycotting new probe on Benghazi attacks By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Divided House Democrats are weighing whether to participate in a new investigation of the deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya, or boycott the election-year inquiry of a tragedy they accuse Republicans of politicizing. Party leaders will meet with rank-and-file… Continue reading
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May 08 House votes to launch new investigation into Benghazi attack By Bradley Klapper, Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Thursday rammed through a measure opening a new investigation of the deadly assault in Benghazi, Libya, vowing to dig deeper in a search for truth. Democrats declared it merely a political ploy to raise campaign… Continue reading
May 08 'But what about our boys?' The other gender equity crisis By Sarah McHaney Be a man. Man up. Don’t cry. Phrases boys hear their whole lives. They’re echoed in the opening lines of “The Mask You Live In,” a new documentary from filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom that examines the mixed messages we send… Continue reading
May 08 Rise in burl poaching threatens Redwood forest By Ruth Tam Burls are knobby tree growths that, when cut open, display delicate swirls resembling cream that’s just been poured into a mug of coffee… Continue reading
May 08 When it's cheaper for parents to stay home than pay for child care By Simone Pathe The high cost of child care is squeezing many low-income parents who want to work full-time but have to stay home with their children because they cannot afford appropriate care for their kids. Continue reading
May 08 Calm, cuddly 'co-therapist' pooch helps soldiers deal with mental health issues By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press For 82nd Airborne psychiatrist Maj. Christine Rumayor, Lexy -- a 5-year-old German shepherd -- is a partner, a conversation starter and a living, breathing medical tool that can calm a patient and make a therapy appointment a little more enjoyable. Continue reading
May 07 Emergency order requires crude oil shippers to disclose train routes By Joan Lowy, Associated Press The emergency order requires that each railroad operating trains containing more than 1 million gallons of crude oil — the equivalent of about 35 tank cars — from the booming Bakken region of North Dakota, Montana and parts of Canada… Continue reading
May 07 Lawmakers vote to leave military commanders in charge of sex assault prosecutions By Donna Cassata, Associated Press In an emotionally charged debate, the House Armed Services Committee rejected a measure that would have stripped the long-standing authority to decide whether to pursue a case, especially those related to sexual assault, and hand the job to seasoned military… Continue reading
May 07 Watch Harnessing boys' strengths and passions to improve academic achievement By PBS News Hour Continue watching