Why State Parties Are Losing Out On Political Cash
Big donors are turning to outside groups, and many state parties are watching their budgets and clout dwindle.
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'Lethal Defensive Weapons' One Option In Ukraine, Obama Says
The president said the option was one of many he was considering if diplomacy fails. Germany's chancellor, who held a joint news conference with the president, backs diplomacy to end the crisis.
What Microbes Lurk In The Subways Of New York? Mysteries Abound
Think expedition to the rain forest, but one where you'll need a MetroCard to get around. The microbial life of the New York subways turns out to be as rich, odd and confounding as the city itself.
Being With People Like You Offers Comfort Against Death's Chill
Iggy Ignatius bet that immigrants from India would long to live with other Indians in his Florida condos. He was right. Psychologists say intimations of mortality make us want to be with our own kind.
Legendary UNC Basketball Coach Dean Smith Dies At 83
When he retired, Smith was the winningest coach in history, bringing the Tar Heels men's team to two national titles and ending his career with a 879-254 record.
To End Solitary Confinement, Rikers Steps Out Of The Box
With a single move, Rikers Island prison has taken the lead on prison reform on one issue: It banned the use of solitary confinement for inmates under 21 years old.
Pregame Analysis: The Coming Federal Education Debate
So, what to expect if Congress takes up the long-overdue rewrite of the main federal education law? We talk to some of the players.
A Brief, Weird History Of Squashed Asian-American TV Shows
With Fresh Off The Boat making waves, we look back at a colorful crop of shows with Asian-American leads that most of us have forgotten.
Oil Price Dip, Global Slowdown Create Crosscurrents For U.S.
The big drop in oil prices is a gift to consumers that should propel the U.S. economy, analysts say. But those lower prices are hurting the energy sector, and consumers continue to be cautious.
Despite Ferguson, Change Comes Slowly To Mo. Municipal Courts
Six months ago, a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo., shot and killed a black 18-year-old. The area's 82 municipal courts came under sharp scrutiny and were targeted for major reforms.