How An Unlikely Drug Helps Some Children Consumed By Fear
When abiding fear takes over some kids' lives, they respond with anger and aggression that's not premeditated. One psychiatrist says he's finding profound relief for a particular subgroup of these children in experimental research with the anesthesia drug ketamine.
No. 15 Seed Florida Gulf Beats SDSU; Sunday's Scores
Little-known FGCU beat San Diego State 81-71 on Sunday night, its second NCAA tournament upset of the weekend. Just like in their opening win over second-seeded Georgetown — the Eagles' calling card to the nation — there were plenty of laughs, dunks and dances.
Cyprus Secures Outline Of Bailout With European Officials
The cash-strapped island nation of Cyprus has secured a rescue package following negotiations that stretched into the early morning hours of Monday, in order to save the country's banking system from collapse.
Millennials And Same-Sex Marriage: A Waning Divide
Recent polls show 70 percent of those aged 18 to 32 favor same-sex marriage. But the topic isn't settled, and for many young people, especially young Republicans, the issue of gay marriage is still a stumbling block.
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Marking Forgotten Slave Burial Sites, Online
Sandra Arnold, a student at Fordham University, is building the first national online registry of slave burial sites. The idea was sparked after she visited a former plantation in Tennessee where her great-grandfather, who was born a slave, is buried next to his wife, Ethel.
Where's George?: The Trail Of $1 Bills Across The U.S.
For the last 15 years, a group of hobbyists has been tracking the movement of currency across the country. Self-named "Georgers" — after the president on the $1 bill — log the date, location and condition of bills they've encountered, and even spread the money by traveling across the country.
Ex-President Musharraf Returns To A Different Pakistan
After four years of self-imposed exile, Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has come home. His plan is to run for office and reclaim political influence, but death threats and legal battles complicate his return.
100 Hours On The Supreme Court's Sidewalk: Camping Out For A Seat To History
Sub-freezing temperatures and a snow forecast aren't stopping die-hards from camping outside the Supreme Court for a seat to history. The court will begin hearing oral arguments Tuesday in its review of same-sex marriage laws.
Goldman Sachs Hopes To Profit By Helping Troubled Teens
Goldman Sachs has invested $9.6 million in a new initiative for juvenile offenders in the New York City prison system. While the Department of Corrections needs the money, some wonder if private investment has a place in government agencies.
U.K. Police Investigate Death Of Exiled Russian Oligarch
Boris Berezovsky, the Russian oligarch who made headlines in 2000 after falling out with President Vladimir Putin and moving to the U.K., was found dead at his home in England. He was 67. Police are treating his death as unexplained.
Backyard Chickens: Cute, Trendy Spreaders Of Salmonella
Backyard chickens have become a hot trend, loved as a source of healthy local food and fluffy wonderfulness. But backyard birds have also sparked outbreaks of salmonella, the CDC warns.
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Syrian Opposition Leader Resigns In Frustration
Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib posted his resignation to Facebook, criticizing the international community for not doing enough to stem the two-year-long crisis. His Syrian National Council is the main opposition against Bashar Assad's regime
Springtime Snowstorm Takes Aim At Plains, Midwest
The weather caused Colorado to cancel flights and close roads Saturday as the storm moved eastward, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places.
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Secretary Of State Kerry In Baghdad, With Concern Over Syria
John Kerry is urging Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to crack down on flights from Iran to Syria, which pass through Iraqi airspace. U.S. officials say Iran is shipping weapons to Bashar Assad's regime.
Former Bush Aide Pushes 'Conservative Case' For Gay Marriage
Ken Mehlman, the political director for the George W. Bush White House, compares the right to marry to other fundamental rights conservatives embrace. He rounded up a group of 131 prominent Republicans to sign a legal brief that's at odds with the House GOP leadership and the party's platform.
Musharraf Lands In Pakistan After Four Years In Self-Exile
The former president, seeking a possible political comeback, arrived in his homeland amid death threats from Taliban militants and a probe of the 2007 assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
No. 1 Gonzaga's Been Dumped: Here's What Else You Should Know
Wichita State took down the first top-seeded team in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Saturday. It's the first time Wichita State is headed to the Sweet 16 since 2006. Plus, Harvard started Thursday on a high, but has since tumbled.
Secretary Of State Kerry Makes Unannounced Visit To Iraq
Officials traveling with John Kerry say he will press Iraqi leaders on democratic reforms and directly urge them to stop Iranian overflights of arms and fighters heading to Syria.
Battling Suicide In A 'Gun State' Means Treading Carefully
Discussing gun control is not easy in Wyoming, which has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the country. But it also has the highest per capita suicide rate, and guns are usually involved. One grieving mother is trying to boost awareness while respecting the state's gun culture.
Fines Slashed In Grain Bin Entrapment Deaths
The persistence of grain bin entrapments and a horrific 2010 incident expose weaknesses in worker safety laws and enforcement. An NPR and Center for Public Integrity analysis has found that among 179 deaths since 1984, fines were reduced 60 percent of the time.
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