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When Pelosi and Trump agree: It's time for reform

How An 'International Price Index' Might Help Reduce Drug Prices.

When Pelosi and Trump agree: It's time for reform

Why does Milwaukee warn to stop using e-cigarettes?

Doctor on vaping lung illnesses: 'We clearly are seeing something new.'

Why does Milwaukee warn to stop using e-cigarettes?

Does Donald Trump really understand US Jews?

Jews in the US respond to Trump's attacks on loyalty.

Does Donald Trump really understand US Jews?

How do the darkest reaches of the net lead to a shooting attack?

'Uniquely Lawless': Security firm drops 8chan website following El Paso shooting.

How do the darkest reaches of the net lead to a shooting attack?

TED Talks: How to find simple solutions

TED speakers describe the innovation and hard work that goes into achieving simplicity.

TED Talks: How to find simple solutions

Fed cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2008

The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates for the first time in over a decade. Why did this happen?

Fed cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2008

Age your photos - and compromise your privacy?

Have you used FaceApp? Made by Russian developers, members of Congress say the app could be a national security threat.

Age your photos - and compromise your privacy?

50 years later, America remembers what it's capable of achieving

On 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing, a former crew member reflects on the historic lunar trip.

50 years later, America remembers what it's capable of achieving

As 737 Max Grounding Drags On, Boeing's Bottom Line Takes A Hit

Boeing has already said it expects the plane to return to service by the end of this year. now they don't know when the plane can fly again.

As 737 Max Grounding Drags On, Boeing's Bottom Line Takes A Hit

Meet the scientist who went to the moon without a spaceship

Moon rocks still awe, and scientists hope to get their hands on more.

Meet the scientist who went to the moon without a spaceship

Patriotism To Partisanship

Will Trump talk during the July 4th Celebrations about unity or criticize the Democrats? Radio Op-ed

Patriotism To Partisanship

A clash between the US and Iran: When no one wants to fight

US-Iran strife "a very interesting situation," says former American diplomat in Middle East.

A clash between the US and Iran: When no one wants to fight

'We need to keep the maximum pressure campaign going'

Republican US Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida thinks that the Trump administration must tighten pressure on the Tehran regime.

'We need to keep the maximum pressure campaign going'

Iran is threatening, Trump is not impressed

The White House is blaming Iran for tanker attacks. Where are relations headed?

Iran is threatening, Trump is not impressed

Jim Acosta: I'm not an 'enemy of the people'

CNN WH correspondent has been a frequent focal point of anti-press rhetoric from the President. Now he writes about it in his new book.

Jim Acosta: I'm not an 'enemy of the people'

Pittsburgh residents challenged to be 'stronger than hate'

After Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the challenges of putting 'stronger than hate' into practice.

Pittsburgh residents challenged to be 'stronger than hate'

Why would Israel be forced to hold elections again?

Guide to the Perplexed: Why is it necessary to repeat elections and who is to blame for this? How will this affect the Deal of the Century?

Why would Israel be forced to hold elections again?

Get ready: Hurricanes are on the way

The 2019 hurricane season will be 'near normal.' But normal can still be devastating.

Get ready: Hurricanes are on the way

America is in full employment, so why aren't we celebrating?

The job market grew slowly last year, then steadily, finally reaching a point at which there are many more openings than job seekers.

America is in full employment, so why aren't we celebrating?

Threats and sanctions: Battle of minds between the US and Iran

What we know (and don't know) about the state of US-Iran relations.

Threats and sanctions: Battle of minds between the US and Iran

Is US headed toward a potential military conflict with Iran?

James Stavridis, former Navy admiral, explains how realistic is the possibility of a significant military clash between the US and Iran.

Is US headed toward a potential military conflict with Iran?

Who's afraid to fly on a Boeing 737?

Flyers trying to avoid Boeing's 737 Max planes could unknowingly book a flight on one.

Who's afraid to fly on a Boeing 737?

Biden? Sanders? Or it does not matter at all

What do Democrats really want from a 2020 candidate?

Biden? Sanders? Or it does not matter at all

'Netanyahu did it again'

An Israeli political expert talks about the strengths and weaknesses of Binyamin Netanyahu.

'Netanyahu did it again'

Is it time to overhaul one of America's oldest alliances?

NATO at 70: The alliance that the United States wants to keep for the future.

Is it time to overhaul one of America's oldest alliances?

The key juncture of US fight against terrorism

With ISIS and Al-Qaida weakened, US faces an evolving anti-terror mission.

The key juncture of US fight against terrorism

Can Trump’s move lead Netanyahu to win?

With Trump’s Golan Heights move, Netanyahu may be the biggest winner in the elections.

Can Trump’s move lead Netanyahu to win?

After the crash: Boeing is trying to recover

Boeing brings 100 years of history to its fight to restore its reputation.

After the crash: Boeing is trying to recover

Zuckerberg: On the way to change or another marketing trick?

Facebook promises to put privacy first, but is it too late?

Zuckerberg: On the way to change or another marketing trick?

Trump's $8 billion question

President Trump's border wall and national emergency.

Trump's $8 billion question

The other side of anger

When teens threaten violence, a community responds with compassion.

The other side of anger

Will Russia disconnect from the Internet?

In Russia, they prefer to build a local network and control it. Official excuse: Preventing cyberattacks.

Will Russia disconnect from the Internet?

Trump against socialism: Is he right?

Socialism is incredibly popular but does anyone know what "Socialism" is?

Trump against socialism: Is he right?

'Digital Minimalism': How to hang up on your phone addiction

According to Deloitte's Survey, 63% of respondents said they have tried to limit their smartphone usage, but only around half succeeded.

'Digital Minimalism': How to hang up on your phone addiction

The evangelicals' warning to Trump

US evangelicals push back against Trump's Syria pullout plan.

The evangelicals' warning to Trump

'He doesn't know what to do'? McConnell's role in the shutdown

It’s time to talk about why this government shutdown is on Mitch McConnell, too.

'He doesn't know what to do'? McConnell's role in the shutdown

The truth behind the strike in the American administration

Shutdowns are a game of chicken, but does anyone actually win?

The truth behind the strike in the American administration

How DNA test results can change people's behavior and physiology

What if knowing you had certain genetic material led to you creating a mindset about your capabilities, or even a physiological reaction?

How DNA test results can change people's behavior and physiology

The wall on the Mexican border: Will Trump go all the way?

Analyzing presidential power and Trump's prime-time address on the border.

The wall on the Mexican border: Will Trump go all the way?

Claims of anti-Semitism cloud the women's march

How is antisemitism manifested in the preparations for the women's march in the United States?

Claims of anti-Semitism cloud the women's march

'It takes a radical rethink of everything to survive'

What are historian Yuval Noah Harari's 21 issues facing the 21st Century?

'It takes a radical rethink of everything to survive'

The US exit from Syria: Between the spin and the truth

US foreign policy survey: Mattis out, Syria troops ordered out, Afghanistan in flux.

The US exit from Syria: Between the spin and the truth

Pompeo: The US isn't giving up the fight against ISIS

Despite remaining ISIS threats, Pompeo says US made 'Caliphate in Syria go away'.

Pompeo: The US isn't giving up the fight against ISIS

Why weren't students punished after a Nazi salute?

A double standard for discipline?

Why weren't students punished after a Nazi salute?

Bush's life has plenty of lessons for today's politics

Looking at George H.W. Bush's political legacy, 25 years after leaving the White House.

Bush's life has plenty of lessons for today's politics

Will Pelosi win the House speakership again?

Why do Republicans love to attack Rep. Nancy Pelosi? And what are the challenges she faces within her own party?

Will Pelosi win the House speakership again?

Preserving stories of Holocaust survivors

A recent survey found that “many adults lack basic knowledge” of the Holocaust. How can the world keep remembering?

Preserving stories of Holocaust survivors

A bipartisan opportunity for Congress?

The midterm elections exposed deep divides in American society along racial, gender and geographical lines. Can the parties get above them?

A bipartisan opportunity for Congress?

Ted Cruz's fair fight

What Ted Cruz narrowly beating Beto O'Rourke reveals about Texas.

Ted Cruz's fair fight

'The nightmare of American Jews came true'

Bari Weiss, an opinion writer for The New York Times, talks about the lessons to be learned after the massacre in Pennsylvania.

'The nightmare of American Jews came true'

'Sweet souls, it's a crime that their lives were taken from us'

The mass shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh has left the Jewish community reeling. Former Rabbi Chuck Diamond discusses the impact.

'Sweet souls, it's a crime that their lives were taken from us'

Will the Kavanaugh debate impact the battle for Congress?

How did the debate impact the battle for control of the House and Senate?

Will the Kavanaugh debate impact the battle for Congress?

The simple way to Alzheimer's prevention

A brain scientist who studies Alzheimer's explains how she stays mentally fit.

The simple way to Alzheimer's prevention

Obesity: How do we fight it most effectively?

What we really know and don't know about obesity.

Obesity: How do we fight it most effectively?

Is the US economy facing another crisis?

Would the US be able to endure another financial crisis? Former FDIC head says maybe not.

Is the US economy facing another crisis?

The problematic relationship between the US and the UN

Fraught relationship between US and UN dates back decades.

The problematic relationship between the US and the UN

'It’s going to take a radical rethink to survive this century'

Historian Yuval Harari's 21 issues facing the 21st century.

'It’s going to take a radical rethink to survive this century'

Should Trump be wary of spies around him?

'The Resistance Inside The Trump Administration': A Constitutional Crisis?

Should Trump be wary of spies around him?

In good or bad times: Why aren't our paychecks growing?

Even though the economy appears to be strong, the workers' paychecks have fallen in the past year relative to inflation.

In good or bad times: Why aren't our paychecks growing?

Warrior diplomats: A look into US special operations

"We don't crave the combat so much as we crave hard things to conquer," says one Green Beret.

Warrior diplomats: A look into US special operations