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Pi Day: A Number of Things to Know
Math enthusiasts know all about it, and the rest of the population is probably hoping for cherry pie.
Breaking Down the Michael Brown Video -- And What It Reveals
Over the weekend, a documentary was shown at the SXSW film festival that shows Michael Brown in the Ferguson convenience store police say he robbed 11 hours later.
5 Things for Tuesday, March 14: More Uninsured, Nor'easter, Brexit A Go
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Doctors Risking Their Lives to Save Syrians
Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a US-based relief organization providing medical care in Syria as the civil war rages. The charity has about 1,700 doctors working in 110 medical facilities that have treated 3 million people across the country. SAMS provides immediate trauma and intensive care -- as well as offering specialty, long-term care.
Ava Duvernay Celebrates The Wrap Of 'A Wrinkle In Time'
The director tweeted behind-the-scenes pictures from the final day of filming on her latest all-star project.
Pence Slated To Visit Indonesia, Japan, South Korea And Australia In April
Details on the trip are not yet public, but it represents a chance for Pence to smooth over relations with US allies who are adjusting to President Donald Trump's new leadership style and to discuss Trump's decision to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a deal that would have included Japan and Australia.
McCain Calls On Trump To Clarify Wiretapping Claim
McCain said on CNN's "State of the Union" that he had "no reason to believe" Trump's allegation, which the President has not supported with any evidence and which a White House official said was prompted by a Breitbart article.
No hint From Sessions Of Impending US Attorney Firings, Source Says
Sessions held the call last Wednesday, said the dismissed US attorney, who agreed to speak with CNN on the condition of anonymity.
The Dangerous Behaviors Of Teens Who Use Fake Weed
The synthetic cannabinoids often called "fake weed" are a mix of chemicals sprinkled on what looks like incense and sold in shiny packages, often to teens and young adults.
Baby Carriers, Cribs, Strollers Linked To Thousands Of Injuries Every Year
An estimated 1.4 million children under the age of 3 were treated in US emergency departments for nursery product-related injuries between 1991 and 2011, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics -- an average of more than 66,000 injuries per year.
Why Doesn't The US Train More Doctors?
Health experts warn that recent health care and immigration policies could worsen an ongoing doctor shortage, raising the question of why the federal government doesn't train more doctors in the first place.
Study: We Think Black Men Are Bigger Than White Men (Even When They're Not)
In a new body of research published by the American Psychological Association, 950 online participants from the US were asked to rate black and white men based on their weird, height, strength and build.
Trump Hasn't Made America Great For Small Stocks Yet
It looks like investors aren't so sure that President Donald Trump's pledge to "Make America Great Again" will really help the companies that do most of their business in the United States.
Why The CIA Uses Board Games To Train Its Agents
Dungeons and Dragons, Pokémon card games and role-playing games are more than entertainment -- they're inspiration for the CIA.
March Madness Ticket Prices Jump 29%
Resale tickets for the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament cost an average of $316 -- that's up 29% from 2016.
Families to Pay Price If Maternity Coverage Gets Cut in GOP's Health Care Plan
Christie Popp, who is pregnant with her third child, is hoping hard that the maternity coverage she has through the Affordable Care Act doesn't go away.
Joe Biden: The Fight Against Cancer is Bipartisan
The fight against cancer knows no party lines. "The only bipartisan thing left in America is the fight against cancer," former vice president Joe Biden said during a keynote speech at the annual SXSW festival.
Game of Thrones' Creators: Final Season Will Only Be Six Episodes
South by Southwest became South by SouthWesteros on Sunday when the creators and cast of "Game of Thrones" spoke at the media and tech conference in Austin, Texas.
Cory Booker On US Politics: 'Mendacity has become the norm'
Sen. Cory Booker offered a searing assessment of political discourse in the country and called on his fellow politicians to do better in an interview that aired Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union."
Breitbart: Price Health Care Vow 'lie of the year?'
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price said Sunday that the House Republican health care plan will not leave anybody worse off, prompting the conservative news site Breitbart to question in bold type whether that wouldn't turn out to be a fib.
The Ultimate Guilt-free Treat? These Salad Cakes Are Made With Vegetables
Imagine biting into a beautiful cake, but instead of a sugary rush you get the fresh flavors of celery, carrot and red cabbage.
At Long Last, Northwestern Reaches NCAA Tournament
In previous seasons combined, 317 different men's basketball teams have participated in the NCAA tournament. Northwestern University never has.
5 Things for Monday, March 13: Preet Bharara, the Netherlands, Michael Brown
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Trump's First Big Sale: Rallying Republicans On Health Care
President Donald Trump is going all-in on the House plan to replace Obamacare, deploying the full power of his office to become the face of controversial legislation that is stirring a conservative revolt.
5 Things for Friday, March 10, 2017: South Korea, Russian Ties, Ax Attack
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door
MIT Offers $250,000 Award for Breaking the Rules
MIT has created an award for rule-breakers. The university's Media Lab announced this week it will award $250,000 to a group or individual for disobedience.
Schiff On Wiretapping Probe: 'We're going to air this very publicly'
The investigation into President Donald Trump's unverified allegations that former President Barack Obama had Trump Tower wiretapped will be public, the leading Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee vowed Thursday.
Advocates Call Foul On CDC Cuts in GOP Obamacare Repeal Bill
Public health advocates are warning lawmakers the GOP plan to repeal Obamacare will eliminate nearly $1 billion in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding used for programs like preventing disease outbreaks and childhood lead poisoning.
Federal Judge to Hear First Lawsuit Against New Travel Ban
A federal judge in Hawaii has agreed to hear the first legal challenge to President Donald Trump's new travel ban on March 15 -- just hours before it is slated to go into effect.
Trevor Noah: When I See Trump, I See a Stand-up Comedian
President Donald Trump is a lot like a stand-up comedian, Trevor Noah said Wednesday -- he "connects with audiences in the same way."
GOP Health Care Plan Clears First Hurdle, Debate Continues In Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee needed 18 hours to become the first panel to approve the Republicans' Obamacare repeal bill, nearly a full day after debate began and with no end in sight.
Gabourey Sidibe Gets Candid About Weight Loss Surgery
Gabourey Sidibe is getting candid about her weight loss efforts in her upcoming memoir, "This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare."
Notorious B.I.G.'s Legacy Still Hypnotizes 20 Years After His Death
If only it were just a dream. On March 9, 1997, rapper Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace was shot and killed. Twenty years later, the hip hop legend's murder remains unsolved but his music remains just as relevant. Working from Wallace's vault, singer Faith Evans, who was married to Wallace at the time of his death, has recorded an album of duets with the rapper titled "The King & I."
Strawberries Remain at Top of Pesticide List, Report Says
An annual report by the Environmental Working Group found that nearly 70% of samples of 48 types of conventionally grown produce were contaminated with pesticide residues. That's down 6.6 percentage points from last year.
US Officials Keep Watchful Eye On Yellow Fever Outbreak in Brazil
An outbreak of yellow fever in rural Brazil is raising concerns that the disease could spread across borders to the US, like Zika, say two health experts writing in an essay published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Cancer Survivor, Republican Has Change of Heart On Obamacare
Tiffany Koehler was raised in foster care, is biracial, a veteran and a cancer survivor.
Harris: Progressives Shouldn't Apply Purity Tests to Dems
The progressive left should not apply ideological purity tests to Democratic senators who face tough re-election campaigns in 2018 in states President Donald Trump won handily last year, says Sen. Kamala Harris.
Tim Kaine's Son Arrested After Allegedly Disrupting Pro-Trump Rally
Linwood Michael Kaine, the son of Virginia senator and former vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine, was one of five protesters arrested after allegedly disrupting a pro-Donald Trump rally inside the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday, according to St. Paul Police spokesman Steve Linders.
5 Things for Thursday, March 9, 2017: Health Care, Youth Home Fire, Wiretapping Claim
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Soy Nut Butter Recall Expands After More Cases of E. coli
Four more people have become ill with E. coli linked to contaminated soy nut butter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, bringing the total number of reported cases to 16.
GOP Leader to Conservatives: You're With Pelosi or Trump
House GOP leaders, trying to shore up support for their health care bill, are giving conservatives a stark message: Are you with Nancy Pelosi or are you with President Donald Trump?
House Begins Marathon Obamacare Repeal Markups
Republicans opened their effort to quickly drive a bill to repeal Obamacare through Congress in simultaneous committee sessions Wednesday that could extend late into the night and possibly into the morning.
'This is Us' Stars Hint at What's to Come
"This is Us" viewers may want to buckle their seat belts because stars of the emotionally volatile series are hinting at a bumpy season finale.
'Day Without a Woman' Strike Puts Some Parents in Bind Amid School Closures
Organizers say it was intended in the same spirit of "love and liberation" that inspired women's marches worldwide.
4 Dead After Train, Bus Collide in Biloxi, Mississippi
Four people were killed when a bus carrying senior citizens on a casino outing collided with a freight train Tuesday in Biloxi, Mississippi, officials said.
5 Things for Wednesday, March 8, 2017: Women's Day, Health Care, CIA Leaks
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
What Does It Mean To Die Of 'Natural Causes?'
The answers are more complicated than the simple, common phrase would lead many to believe, and they even have legal ramifications.
'This Is Not Your Mother's Arthritis': Most Cases Found In Younger Americans
About 54.4 million American adults have had a doctor diagnose them with painful joint inflammation and stiffness, according to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vital Signs Report. That breaks down to about one in four adults in the nation.
Republican Health Care Plan Would Repeal 'Tanning Tax'
The replacement health care plan proposed by Republicans would eliminate a 10% tax on indoor tanning services. The tax was introduced in 2010 as part of the Affordable Care Act.
Mark Zuckerberg To Speak At Harvard Commencement
The university announced on Tuesday that Zuckerberg will address graduates at the 366th commencement ceremony on May 25.