People Be Triflin', From 'Bills, Bills, Bills' To The Bible
The word "trifling" (or, as it may be more commonly said, "triflin'"), used to blast folks as lazy, good-for-nothing cheaters, goes back quite a ways.
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From Coffee To Chicory To Beer, 'Bitter' Flavor Can Be Addictive
If you don't think you like bitter foods, try them again. Jennifer McLagan, the author of Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavor, is on a mission to change hearts and minds.
Police Officer Shot In Ferguson, Mo., As Protests Continue
The shooting does not appear to be connected to the protests, police said. The officer, a woman, is expected to recover.
Rochester Focuses On A New Picture Of American Manufacturing
Rochester, N.Y., was once the imaging capital of the world, home to Kodak, Xerox and Bausch + Lomb. Now, with a drastically cut manufacturing sector, the city is trying to build something new.
Prominent Muslim Sheik Issues Fatwa Against ISIS Violence
Sheik Abdullah bin Bayyah is considered one of the most influential Muslims in the world. As a respected scholar, he has issued edicts to explain why groups such as the Islamic State have it wrong.
Obama: U.S. Underestimated ISIS, Overestimated Iraqi Army
In an interview with 60 Minutes the president, citing the director of national intelligence, acknowledged that U.S. intelligence overestimated the ability of the Iraqi army to fight the group.
For Missions Over Hostile Syria, Air Force Unwrapped Its Newest Jet
Available since 2005, the $90 million F-22 fighter was simply more machine than the military had needed - until there were worries about whether Bashar Assad's air defenses would stand down.
To Counter Gun Violence, Researchers Seek Deeper Data
For the first time in nearly 20 years, federal money is flowing into gun violence research. There's also growing momentum behind creating a reliable national database for firearm injuries and deaths.
Unmasked, Cancer Survivors Face The Symbol Of Their Torture
For some survivors of head and neck cancer, the mask each had to wear to guide beams of radiation therapy remains a potent symbol. Some destroy the mask afterward. Others see a new beginning.
Some Democrats At Odds Over Obama's Claim To Airstrike Authority
President Obama did not seek permission from Congress to launch airstrikes last week. Legal experts and some lawmakers question how valid his claims for action are.