1963 Emancipation Proclamation Party Lacked A Key Guest
Fifty years ago, the White House was the site of an unusual party. It was a celebration of the Emancipation …
Live Chat: State Of The Union
President Obama is expected to put specifics behind the vision he outlined in his inaugural address a few weeks ago. …
Folic Acid For Pregnant Mothers Cuts Kids’ Autism Risk
A common vitamin supplement appears to dramatically reduce a woman’s risk of having a child with autism. A study of …
What To Serve At A State Of The Union Party: ‘Sour Grapes And Whine’
Plenty of people are ready to offer advice on noshing options when it comes to the Super Bowl. But what …
The Jobs With The Biggest (And Smallest) Pay Gaps Between Men And Women
Women are paid significantly less, on average, than men — even when they’re doing the same jobs. But the gap …
Did North Korea Test A ‘Miniature’ Nuclear Bomb?
North Korea’s latest nuclear weapons test is much more powerful than the previous two, according to estimates made by instruments …
This App Uses The Power Of You To Report The Weather
If you love to talk about the weather — or want to help collect information about it — a new …
Rosa Parks Statue, Capitol’s First Of African-American Woman, To Be Dedicated
The late civil rights icon Rosa Parks, who broke racial barriers in 1955 when she would not move to the …
‘The Street Parade Of Life:’ Mardi Gras Rolls On Despite Rain Threat
There was a threat of rain in New Orleans, today. But revelry doesn’t stop for dark clouds. In fact, as …
The History Lessons Obama Hopes We’ll Learn
Sometimes the best way to advance an argument is by looking back. President Obama’s second inaugural address was filled with …
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