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Salaried Workers Beware: GM Cuts Are a Warning for All
Now that once-reliable route to prosperity appears to be vanishing.
New Lander Adds to Humans’ Long Fascination with Mars
InSight, the NASA lander, should provide our best look yet at Mars’ deep interior.
Trump’s Energy, Excesses Drove GOP’s Erratic Campaign
For Republicans, the sense the sky was falling formed since early this year.
When Rulers’ Sons Continue a Violent or Corrupt Legacy
A toxic mix of nepotism and abuses has defined several sons of the Arab world’s most infamous tyrants.
Post-Michael Florida: Fear, Frustration and Life on the Edge
No power, no air conditioning, no schools, no information and little real improvement in sight.
‘Apocalyptic:’ 1 Florida Town Demolished by Michael
The small Gulf Coast community was known as a slice of Old Florida. Now it lies in splinters.
In Black Neighborhoods, Trump’s Economic Boasts Ring Hollow
Data that counter the positive picture Trump often paints in campaign-style rallies before largely white audiences.
Supreme Court Moves Right, but How Far, How Fast?
The moment conservatives have dreamed about for decades has arrived with Brett Kavanaugh as justice.
Help Wanted: Overseers for Social Security and Medicare
Key posts overseeing the financial health of Social Security and Medicare have been vacant for more than three years.
Kavanaugh-Ford Hearing: A Dramatic Lesson on Gender Roles
He let his anger flare repeatedly, interrupted his questioners and cried several times during his opening statement. She strived to remain calm and polite,...
Side Effect of Trafficking Law: More Street Prostitution?
Crackdowns targeting the sex-for-hire industry may have had unintended consequences.
As Venezuelans Go Hungry, Trump Targets Food Corruption
The focus on food is deliberate, a key driver of U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
Shame, Fear: Survivors Explain not Reporting Sexual Assaults
Shame. Guilt. Embarrassment. Denial. Disgust. And fear — of losing a job, friends, colleagues, privacy, safety, even one’s life.
A Warmer World Makes Hurricanes Wetter and More Intense
A warmer world makes for nastier hurricanes. Scientists say they are wetter, possess more energy and intensify faster.
Their storm surges are more destructive because...
Maria’s Death Toll Climbed Long after Rain Stopped
In all, the storm and its aftermath took the lives of unfortunates, many of whom could have been saved.
‘Broken’ Economics for Preschool Workers, Child Care Sector
There's a dire child care workforce crisis amid a booming U.S. economy.
Aretha Franklin, John McCain and the 1960s
They moved across decades and changes and navigated a culture that their younger selves.
McCain Helped Build a Country that no Longer Reflects his Values
Arizona Sen. John McCain – scion of Navy brass, flyboy turned Vietnam war hero and tireless defender of American global leadership – a scholar of American politics.
Sex Scandals Fester at Unhealthy Organizations
When sex-abuse cases dominate headlines, a familiar pattern often emerges.
Climate Change & Wildfires – How Do We Know if There is a Link?
The role of climate change is seldom mentioned in many or even most news stories about the multitude of fires and heat waves.
Tech Giants Stumbling in the Social World they Created
Tech giants stumbling in the social world they created as they make big profits by turning information into lucrative targeted advertisements.
Robots Are Getting More Social. Are Humans Ready?
Personal home robots that can socialize with people are starting to roll out. But are humans ready to invite them into their lives?
Who Chooses Abortion? More Women Than You Might Think
The abortion debate is at the center of U.S. political dialogue. But, who chooses abortion? More women than you might think.
A Lifeline for Workers Who Face Hardship Between Paychecks
There are products and services that allow employees to receive a portion of their pay when they need it.
Who is Q? Behind Conspiracy Theory Erupting at Trump Rallies
Who is Q that is spreading like wildfire? What makes Q different and what does Q believe?
Science Says: Record Heat, Fires Worsened by Climate Change
Heat waves are setting all-time temperature records across the globe, again.
Americans in Blended Families Cope with Toll of Deportation
As the United States takes a harder line on immigration, thousands of families are fractured apart.
Democratic Socialism Surging in the Age of Trump
There's a nationwide surge in the strength and popularity of the liberal movement’s farthest left flank.
Revisiting Jimmy Carter’s Truth-telling Sermon to Americans
On July 15, 1979, President Jimmy Carter called upon American citizens to reflect on the meaning and purpose of their lives together.
Trump’s Economic Gamble: Solid Job Gains vs. Risky Trade War
From the safety of a resilient U.S. economy, President Donald Trump has lit the fuse on a high-risk trade war with China.
Cuba Slightly Loosens Controls on State Media
Cuba's Communist Party recently approved a document aimed at giving state media more ability to report news.
Boston Dynamics’ Scary Robot Videos: Are they for Real?
If you’ve ever watched a YouTube video of a Boston Dynamics robot, you probably remember it. But you may not know what the videos leave out.
The Forgotten History of Memorial Day
The holiday was Memorial Day, and this year’s commemoration on May 28 marks the 150th anniversary of its official nationwide observance.
Renda Writer: The Power of Repetition
The Miami-based artist who is painting the words “World Peace” on murals across the country and the world, is a man who believes in following his passions.
Why Does the American Right Hate Iran so Much?
Now that Donald Trump has finally backed out of the Iranian nuclear deal, the rest of the world is trying to understand the thinking that went into his decision.
Why Do People Risk their Lives for the Perfect Selfie?
People have been wounded and have even died trying to take selfies. Animals and heights pose danger and have resulted in selfie fatalities. Then, why do people risk their lives?
EJI’s Lynching Memorial in Alabama Evokes Terror of Victims
The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration opened on the site of a former slave pen in Montgomery, seeks to explore slavery’s legacy.
Cosby’s Life of Achievement Stained by Assault Conviction
His wildly successful stand-up concerts and albums, the smash hit TV shows, the immense comedic talent that gave him power to change pop culture — nothing is left unstained.
Barbara Bush Brought Plainspoken, Grandmotherly Style to DC
The wife of the nation’s 41st president and mother of the 43rd brought a plainspoken, grandmotherly style to buttoned-down Washington.
In Age of #MeToo, Can There Be Forgiveness, Second Chances?
Apologies men have made after being accused of misconduct during the #MeToo movement have fallen short of what’s needed for redemption.
Could Enemies Target Undersea Cables that Link the World?
Is Moscow interested in cutting or tapping the cables? Does it want the West to worry it might? Is there a more innocent explanation?
Wayne Huizenga, the Man Who Built his Fortune from Trash
His business empire included Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation, and three professional sports franchises in Florida.
Gun Background Check System Riddled with Flaws
It only works if federal agencies, the military, states, courts and local law enforcement do a better job of sharing information with the background check system
What Swamp? Lobbyists Get Ethics Waivers to Work for Trump
President Donald Trump and his appointees have stocked federal agencies with ex-lobbyists and corporate lawyers who now help regulate the very industries they worked for.
After Years of Dejection, Proponents of Gun Laws See Hope
As young survivors immediately pleaded for nationwide action, could Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School carnage actually lead to gun reforms?
Indictment: Social Media Companies Got Played by Russian Agents
And it’s not clear if the companies like Facebook and Twitter have taken sufficient action to prevent something similar from happening again.
The Complex History of ‘In God We Trust’
The place of “In God We Trust,” and similar invocations of God in national life reflect a particular view of the United States, not a universally accepted “American way.”
Method vs. Message: How Sports Can Start a Movement
Kaepernick and LeBron helped set a stake in the ground, declaring to athletes across all sports that their platforms could be used for more than fun and games.
Not Just Boy and Girl; More Teens Identify as Transgender
Far more U.S. teens than previously thought are transgender or identify themselves using other nontraditional gender terms, new research suggests.
Castro Freezes Cuban Private Sector, Throws Future in Doubt
On the verge of leaving office, Castro has thrown the brakes on private enterprise in Cuba again, warning of the rapid pace of change and criminal activity.
Will the Unique Culture of Miami’s Coconut Grove Survive?
But as new architecture goes up and its business district revitalizes, Miami’s oldest neighborhood, is at risk of losing its unique history and tropical culture.
Even Without El Nino Last Year, Earth Keeps on Warming
Either way, scientists say it showed a clear signal of man-made global warming because it was the hottest year they’ve seen without an El Nino boosting temperatures naturally.
Watchdog: Democratic Freedoms Waning in Under Trump
The think tank slammed the Trump administration for withdrawing from America’s “historical commitment to promoting and supporting democracy.”
Martin Luther King’s Words Still Inspire Nearly 50 Years After his Death
More than a half-century later, in a world full of contentious politics, one of King’s memorable quotes remains relevant. It’s from his book “Strength to Love,” first published in 1963.
Trust and Truth Under Trump: Americans are in a Quandary
Interviews across the polarized country as well as polling from Trump’s first year suggest people seek out various outlets of information, including Trump’s Twitter account, and trust none in particular.
Trump Presidency is at Odds with Martin Luther King’s Legacy
The first Martin Luther King Jr. holiday of Donald Trump’s presidency is taking place amid a racial firestorm of Trump’s own making.
Why is El Salvador so Dangerous? 4 Essential Reads
How did El Salvador become so violent? These four articles shed some light on the country’s complex crime problem. Spoiler: It’s not just about the gangs.
Why Justice is More Important than the Rule of Law
Rather than issues related to their work or families, respondents Americans are most worried about the “future of the nation” and the “current social divisiveness.”
The Year of #MeToo: A Scoop, a Tweet, and then a Reckoning
It began with a news story, and then a tweet, and suddenly it seemed like everything had changed overnight. 2017 will forever be known as the Year of the Reckoning.
Under President Trump, Climate Change Is Not a National Security Threat
It’s a significant departure from the Obama administration, which had described climate change as an “urgent and growing threat to our national security.”
Sandy Hook 5 Years Later: Find Meaning Out of a Senseless Tragedy
Activism, charity sustain Sandy Hook families 5 years later. The Sandy Hook families have started various projects in memory of their family members.
Are 3-D Mammograms Really Better? Putting Mammogram to the Test
It’s the latest dilemma in a field that already vexes women with conflicting guidelines on when to get checked. Starting at age 40, 45 or 50? Annually or every other year?
Charter Schools Across the Nation Put Growing Numbers in Racial Isolation
The charter school movement born a quarter of a century ago has thrived in large urban areas, often aim to serve students who have been let down by their district schools..
Sexual Misconduct Accusations Put Spotlight on Sex Addiction, But Is It Real?
Is sex addiction a true addiction, a crime, or a made-up condition used by misbehaving VIPs to deflect blame or repair tarnished images?
Miami’s Iconic Offshore Stiltsville Has Even Survived Hurricane Irma
The Stiltsville community is almost as old as the city of Miami. In its heyday, it attracted lawyers, judges, architects, celebrities, politicians and other professionals looking for an exclusive getaway.
Beyond the Daily Drama and Twitter Battles, Trump is Altering American Life
The administration has left its mark in smaller ways, as well, rolling back or delaying Obama-era rules and regulations.
Anniversary of Konrad Reuland Tragedy Reminds Us of the Toll of Brain Aneurysms
Reuland’s decision to check the organ-donor box on a driver’s license form, changed not only the course of Carew’s life but those of two other people who received Reuland’s liver and kidney.
US Report Contradicts Top Trump Administration Officials: Warming Mostly Man-Made
The report also documented how different climate change-caused events can interact in a complex way to make life worse such as the California wildfires.
Inside Story: How Russians Hacked the Democratic Party’s Emails
AP drew on forensic data to report that the hackers known as Fancy Bear were closely aligned with the interests of the Russian government.
In Fact, the Explosive Growth of E-commerce Could Mean More Jobs
By accelerating delivery times, robotics and software have made online shopping an increasingly viable alternative to bricks-and-mortar stores, and sales have ballooned at online retailers.
Botulism Pills, the CIA, the Mob and President John F. Kennedy Assassination
The release of thousands of records relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy hasn’t settled the best-known, real-life whodunit in American history.
Alexis Diaz Paints Dreamlike Metamorphosis as Highly-Detailed Art for All People to Enjoy
Known for his impeccable attention to detail and unique style of painting, Alexis Diaz uses a hash mark style of scratchy lines similar to vintage illustrations to create meticulous compositions.
Fact Check: Smoke and Mirrors in President Donald Trump’s Tax Plan
Trump promised big tax cuts and a booming economy. Let's fact check some of the claims emerging from the sweeping, nearly $6 trillion tax cut he proposed.
Doubts Arise on Whether Corporate Tax Cut Would Boost Growth
Trump insists that slashing the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to as low as 15 percent would free up valuable cash.
Powerful Hurricanes to Fuel Demands from Island Nations at Climate Talks
Island nations will be on a collision course with the United States and other rich countries during United Nations climate talks in Bonn, Germany, in November.
Benefits of Amazon-Whole Foods: Lower Prices on Food Staples, Members’ Benefits
Amazon will help Whole Foods win back customers who found "good enough" organic and natural products elsewhere - possibly at a lower cost.
President Trump Is Struggling Like No Other President In Our History
Like no other president in recent history, Trump has struggled with his duties, leaving his party and his White House reeling after the Charlottesville crisis.
One GOP’s Senator: “Trump’s Moral is Compromised”, Others Also Speak Their Minds
Fellow Republicans assail Trump after he defends Confederate monuments. Trump has lately alienated Republicans, corporate leaders and allies with his statements.
Yet Another Trump Crisis: Business Backlash, Party Criticism, Country Torn Apart
Aftermath of Charlottesville Violent Riots for President Trump: mistrust, rebukes by democrats, GOP, and world leaders. White supremacists on the rise.
Logan Hicks Murals are Urban Landscapes and Secret Love Stories
Brooklyn-based artist, Logan Hicks, has been creating murals in the Wynwood district since 2006. His mural at Wynwood Walls in 2015 marked a new direction for him.
Beware at the Pump: Black Market for Fuel is Making Millions
Organized crime gangs are using fraudulent credit cards to siphon millions of dollars in fuel from gas stations into large tanks hidden inside pickup trucks and vans.
How a Job Acquires a Gender (and Less Authority if it’s Female)
Gender Stereotypes Disadvantage Women Leaders. Recent studies how how a job gets stereotyped and how gendered jobs harm us all.
Climate Change Before Our Very Own Eyes: Seas Rise and Trees Die
The process has happened naturally for thousands of years, but it has accelerated in recent decades as polar ice melts and raises sea levels.
Peter Tunney Experience at Wynwood Walls: The Time Is Always Now
Lots of people a day stream through Peter Tunney gallery where painted surfboards hang from the ceiling and optimistic phrases are colorfully painted over collaged newspaper headlines.
The Affordable Care Act Still Needs Some Patchwork
The health care law of the land has survived for now, but it needs help - and it needs it soon. Assurances don't look to be coming anytime soon.
#FailureFriday: The Worst Week in the Trump Administration
#FailureFriday depicts worst week in the Trump Administration up to July 28. Mika Brzezinski started, twitter then put Trump's unsuccessful week on blast.
Lady Pink’s Feminist Wild Style at Wynwood Walls, Provocative Street Art
Born in Ecuador but raised in Queens, Lady Pink was born Sandra Fabara. She held her own as the sole woman in graffiti among all the boys making high profile street noise.
Chester Bennington’s Life Crossed New Divides and Propped Mine with Music
Chester Bennington, Linkin Park ferocious lead singer singer, died at age 41 on July 20th, the day his close friend and Soundgarden Chris Cornell would have been 53 years old.
Donald Trump Jr.’s Evolving Statements of his Meeting with a Russian Lawyer
The president’s eldest son transparency has come days after a misleading statement about his meeting and just as the New York Times was preparing to publish the emails.
Kenny Scharf Mural and Garden at Wynwood Walls: Cartoon Cosmos Deluxe
The main key to understanding Scharf’s art is outer space and an interest in the cosmos.
What Amazon Wants from Whole Food: Data on Shopping Habits
The deal stands to net Amazon a wealth of data-driven insights into how shoppers behave offline.
How to Stop Kim Jong Un from Using his Nukes
The time for planning to live with it is upon us.Containment is hard work. To succeed, it needs three elements.
Over Half of Hate Crimes in US Go Unreported, a New Report Says
Based on a survey of households, the report is one of several studies that aim to quantify hate crimes. Many victims don't report hate crimes because of personal and institutional reasons.
Image of the United States has plunged under Trump, survey shows
Five months into Trump's presidency, the survey spanning 37 nations showed U.S. favorability ratings in the rest of the world slumping to 49 percent from 64 percent.
David Choe Mural for Wynwood Walls: Nothing Lasts Forever
David Choe Mural for Wynwood Walls is called “Nothing Lasts Forever”, a dead on metaphor on the impermanence of street art but also fame, success, the changing tides of sea and fortune.
Associated Press-NORC: Few Favor Trump Move to Ditch Paris Accord
Numbers shows a sharp partisan divide on global warming, with Republicans more likely to align themselves with the president's views.
As Trump Cancels Obama’s Cuba Policy and Signs New One, Who Benefits?
Moving to hastily destroy Obama's legacy, Donald Trump cracks down on Cuba as he rolls back Obama policy on Cuba in front of a Cuban and Cuban-American crowd in Maimi
Shepard Fairey Mural at Wynwood Walls Honors the Power of Men
Shepard Fairey has left his magic at Miami's Wynwood neighborhood with a prominent wall facing 2nd Avenue in the Wynwood Walls main courtyard which is all about "celebration and inspiration."
Legal Expert: Trump’s Comments Inappropriate, Maybe Worse
Comey's recollections could provide enough evidence to build a case that the president tried to interfere with a criminal investigation.
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