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Drones take flight in Alaska to survey wildlife

By Joshua Barajas

Alaska’s drone test site, one of six U.S. research locations selected to develop guidelines for “unmanned aircraft systems,” or drones, became operational Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The FAA authorized the University of Alaska in Fairbanks to conduct wildlife…

Navigating the 'cage match' of modern parenthood

By Jennifer Senior

The truth is, there’s little even the most organized people can do to prepare themselves for having children. They can buy all the books, observe friends and relations, review their own memories of childhood. But the distance between those proxy…

How Mexican drug cartels have caused a rapid increase in lime prices, putting a squeeze on bars for Cinco de Mayo

By Robert Pursell

When Cinco de Mayo revelers line up tonight at their local watering holes to celebrate the holiday, they may find their respective margaritas and tequila shots paired with a jarring garnish: lemons.

10 ways the class of 2014 can beat the economic odds

By Laurence Kotlikoff

It's a tough economy out there, particularly for college seniors about to graduate. Economist Larry Kotlikoff tells it like it is, arming graduates with a philosophy that will make their financial futures more secure.

Supreme Court decision allows prayer at government meetings

By Associated Press

The court said in 5-4 decision Monday that the content of the prayers is not critical as long as officials make a good-faith effort at inclusion.

What do White House correspondents really think of their jobs?

By Hari Sreenivasan

According to a survey of White House press corps members released by POLITICO magazine, news correspondents would like to see changes to the reporting process, including improvements to access and the way press conferences are held.

Nine injured after Ringling Bros. accident

By Kayla Ruble

Eight acrobats fell to the ground after the platform they were hanging from by their hair collapsed during a circus performance in Rhode Island on Sunday, leaving nine performers seriously injured.

GM recalls over 51,000 SUVS with defective fuel gauges

By Kayla Ruble

General Motors issued a recall on Saturday for 51,640 SUVS due to a problem with defective fuel gauges in the vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Small businesses left in lurch when local banks collapse

By PBS News Hour

Did the federal government do enough to protect small businesses after the banks they relied on collapsed during the 2008 financial crisis? Correspondent Rick Karr investigates what the FDIC did with the assets it took over.

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