• News Wrap: Dozens of wildfires still burning on West Coast

    News Wrap: Dozens of wildfires still burning on West Coast

    Sep 21, 2020 10:40 PM EDT

    ... Oregon. It follows President Trump accusing the cities' Democratic mayors of allowing anarchy and violence in anti-racist protests. But, in New York today, Mayor Bill de Blasio dismissed the threat. Bill de Blasio: This is just another one of President Trump's games. It's thoroughly political. It's ...

  • Kristen was the picture of health. She died of colorectal cancer at 38

    Kristen was the picture of health. She died of colorectal cancer at 38

    Mar 07, 2017 05:00 PM EDT

    ... up at bat when the umpire called her out. McRedmond turned around and told the ump that she was wrong, that she had hit the ball. Kristen’s mother, Rita McRedmond, laughed as she recalled the story so many years later. “She didn’t hit the ball, but that was ...

  • Anime didn’t make it into the Oscar nominations this year. Here’s why that doesn’t matter.

    Anime didn’t make it into the Oscar nominations this year. Here’s why that doesn’t matter.

    Feb 25, 2017 06:36 PM EDT

    ... Ghibli along with filmmakers Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki. They released their first film “Castle in the Sky” in 1986. The earliest commercial Japanese animation dates back to 1917, and since then its diverse art form and style has continued to spread internationally. Anime is often adapted from “manga,” a ...

  • 5 important stories that were lost in last week's news overload

    5 important stories that were lost in last week's news overload

    Feb 20, 2017 10:30 PM EDT

    ... the most striking, case of unfulfilled promises and abandonment." Olympic Park failed to attract any investors, meaning the city will now have to foot the bill to maintain it. Currently, the Times reported, the park is in shambles, as are many other structures built for the Games. And although city ...

  • The unique disadvantage older women face in the workforce

    The unique disadvantage older women face in the workforce

    Mar 25, 2016 06:56 PM EDT

    ... women. Economists Harry Farber and Til von Wachter found that college-educated women over 50 are much less likely to receive a callback after an interview for an administrative position than younger college-educated women. Sex discrimination is not news to anyone, but the combination of sexism and age discrimination ...

  • How to teach self-control and reduce economic inequality

    How to teach self-control and reduce economic inequality

    Oct 10, 2014 02:12 PM EDT

    ... which explains our emotional "hot" and "cool" systems, "So your kid failed the marshmallow test. Now what?", and part three, about overcoming our vulnerabilities, "How Bill Clinton can now resist donuts and other temptations." -- Simone Pathe, Making Sen$e WM: I think what is really very important to make clear is ...

  • Here's your guide to every major 2016 presidential contender

    Here's your guide to every major 2016 presidential contender

    Apr 07, 2014 09:11 PM EDT

    2014 is a year of auditioning, positioning, networking and just plain hard work for people who might run for president in 2016. There's plenty to do, and the pace has quickened since The Associated Press last took a broad look at preparations for a potential campaign. Here's a look at one prospective candidate.

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    News Wrap: Three Americans Among Casualties of Algeria Hostage Stand-Off

    Jan 21, 2013 05:00 AM EDT

    In other news Monday, it was reported that three Americans were among the casualties killed in the hostage stand-off in Algeria, which began when militants attacked a natural gas complex. In neighboring Mali, French and Malian forces took back control of key towns from Islamic rebels linked to al-Qaida.

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    'Valuable' Libyan Defections Aid Coalition as CIA Assesses Rebels' Intentions

    Mar 31, 2011 10:43 PM EDT

    Jeffrey Brown discusses the U.S.'s role in Libya with two former intelligence officers.

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    New Bankruptcy Law

    Oct 17, 2005 04:00 AM EDT

    Two experts discuss the new, stricter requirements for filing for bankruptcy in America, which took effect Monday.