Twitter After Budget Shortfall, Ohio Jail Releases 72 Inmates
After a years-long struggle to close its budget deficit, the Summit County sheriff decided to release mostly non-violent offenders.
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Syrian Refugee Children Long For Home
More than half of the 90,000 residents of the Jordanian Za'atari refugee camp are children. Mercy Corps' Jordan administrator says the disruption of the civil war in Syria has put their lives on hold.
Probe Into Terror Attacks In France Continues
As funerals for three police officers and four Jewish victims of the Paris terror attacks were observed today, French authorities continue the probe into the men believed to be behind the attacks.
Oil Falls Below $45 Per Barrel, But Not All Celebrate
Oil is at the lowest price per barrel in the United States in nearly six years. But a continued decline might set back the U.S. economy and investment in alternative energies.
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The sex workers at Sheri's Ranch are using social media communications with fans and clients to skirt the ban on advertising their services.
DJ Sessions: From Traditional To Virtual Choirs
Classical Minnesota Public Radio DJ Steve Staruch shares a range of choral music, from the traditional to the digital.
For Spotify It's Full Steam Ahead, With Or Without Taylor Swift
Paying users on Spotify increased around 50 percent since May of 2014. However, the streaming music service has yet to post a profit.
26 Measles Cases Tied To Disneyland Outbreak
The measles outbreak comes 15 years after public health officials announced the elimination of measles in the United States.
USDA Hunts For Avian Flu In Pacific Northwest
The USDA and Washington state officials are testing flocks for the highly pathogenic 85N8 strain of avian flu.
In New Congress, Energy Efficiency May Be A Winner
Energy efficiency is one of the few issues with bipartisan support in both the public and the private sector.
Authorities Investigate Motives Behind Paris Attacks
The three suspects involved in the attacks claim they had links to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the so-called Islamic State.
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Is Sleeplessness Slowly Killing Us?
Most Americans are chronically tired. A new documentary investigates the lasting health implications of sleep deprivation.
Cartoonist Decries Charlie Hebdo Killings With Defiance
Gary Varvel is one of many who are responding to the attacks on the satirical paper with their pen and brush.
Grand Juror In Ferguson Case Sues To Challenge Gag Order
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit on behalf of an unidentified juror who wants to speak out about the Michael Brown case.
Did The Movie ‘Selma’ Get LBJ Wrong?
Some historians say the new film paints President Lyndon Johnson in an unfair light with regard to his civil rights record.
New Congress Includes Veterans, But None From WWII
As the number of veterans serving on Capitol Hill declines, we take a look at the impact of military veteran lawmakers.
Can Marissa Mayer Save Yahoo?
The new book "Marissa Mayer and The Fight To Save Yahoo!" explores the company and the woman brought in to save it.
Renee Graham’s Picks For Quintessentially American Music
In the first of a new series looking at American music, our pop culture critic shares a playlist including B.B. King and Nina Simone.
Wisconsin Is Latest State To Consider Fees On Electric, Hybrid Vehicles
The state's transportation department faces a deficit and is looking for ways to raise $750 million over the next two years.
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New Ways Of Treating Trauma: Try Some Yoga
A renowned trauma expert says yoga and mindfulness techniques can help people recover from PTSD.
Pasta Recipes And Tips From Kathy Gunst
Our resident chef came back from Italy with new pasta recipes to share, as well as eight tips for making great pasta.
To Publish Or Not To Publish? Media Wrestles With Charlie Hebdo Covers
Erik Wemple explains how media outlets have been grappling with whether to show the images that have incited violence.
Scientist Discovers New Antibiotic For Fight Against 'Superbugs’
Northeastern's Kim Lewis recently published a study in Nature describing his team's method for finding new antibiotics.