Feb 06 Studies claim medical marijuana may reduce suicide rates, traffic fatalities By Robert Pursell New studies claim that legalizing marijuana could be a lifesaver, by reducing suicide rates and traffic fatalities. Continue reading
Feb 06 Hagel urges military leaders to instill 'moral character' in troops tainted by ethics scandals By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants military leaders to inject more urgency into ensuring "moral character and moral courage" in a force suffering a rash of ethical lapses. Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch Will military scandals erode public confidence in the armed forces? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 05 Enhanced hearing in adult 'blind' mice provides future hope for human sensory enhancements By Justin Scuiletti A new study shows that the brains of adult mice could be rewired after the rodents received temporary vision loss. Continue reading
Feb 05 Times may publish Woody Allen's rebuttal to Dylan Farrow By Sam Lane The New York Times said Wednesday it may publish an op-ed by famed movie maker Woody Allen that responds to allegations of sexual assault from Dylan Farrow, his adopted daughter. Times public editor Margaret Sullivan wrote that Allen has asked… Continue reading
Feb 05 Drug companies team up with NIH to develop new treatments By Sarah Corapi Ten rival pharmaceutical companies have joined forces with the National Institutes of Health in a new initiative to research Alzheimer's, Type 2 diabetes, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The unlikely pact between the competing firms -- which includes big names… Continue reading
Feb 05 New climate hubs aim to help communities cope with extreme weather By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Aiming to help rural communities deal with climate change, the Obama administration is creating seven regional "climate hubs" that will serve as clearinghouses for information and outreach about extreme weather across the U.S. Continue reading
Feb 05 Challenge to Virginia marriage ban brought to federal court By Rachel Wellford Protestors and supporters of same-sex marriage begin to show up outside federal court in Norfolk pic.twitter.com/iBAbMY31im— Deanna LeBlanc (@DeannaWAVY) February 4, 2014 Photo by Deanna LeBlanc/WAVY TV 10 AM Reporter A federal court in Norfolk, Va. Continue reading
Feb 04 As gay rights spotlight shifts to Sochi, sides square off back in the U.S. By Bridget Bowman One week before the Winter Olympics were set to begin in Sochi, 40 human rights groups sent a letter to the games' top American sponsors, urging them to pressure Russia to address its anti-gay policies. "Discrimination has no place… Continue reading
Feb 04 Congress-approved farm bill makes its way to President Obama By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Congress has given its final approval to a sweeping five-year farm bill that provides food for the needy and subsidies for farmers. Ending years of political battles, the Senate on Tuesday sent the measure to President Barack Obama,… Continue reading