What Brought Down Bill O'Reilly
Fox News host Bill O'Reilly will no longer host his show after repeated allegations of sexual harassment. There are a few reasons why this happened now, when allegations date back years.
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Russians Devised Detailed Plan To Influence U.S. Voters, Reuters Says
Reuters news agency reports that a Kremlin-linked think tank hatched a plot to interfere in the U.S. presidential election. Steve Inskeep talks to Ned Parker, one of the reporters on the story.
News Brief: Election Influence, Democrats Focus On Ga. Race, O'Reilly Out At Fox
A Russian think tank planned to swing the U.S. election. DNC chairman Perez speaks at a state party dinner, as they try to capitalize on gains made in a Georgia district. Fox drops Bill O'Reilly.
Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes Tested As A Way To Control Population
Authorities in the Florida Keys are testing a new way to control the mosquitoes that carry Zika, dengue and other diseases. They're releasing male mosquitoes infected with bacteria.
Trump's Wiretap Tweets Bring Lawsuit Seeking Proof
American Oversight, a watchdog group that includes former Obama administration lawyers, is using the Freedom of Information Act to keep tabs on the Trump administration's agencies.
We Now Know Trump's Inauguration Donors. Where The Money Went Is Another Story
President Trump's inauguration took in $107 million, more than double former President Barack Obama's record-setting $53 million haul in 2009.
Serena Williams Is Pregnant, Due In The Fall
The No. 1 ranked female tennis player in the world will take a break from the sport even as she is at the top of her game.
Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule.
In Church-State Playground Brawl, Justices Lean Toward The Church
At Wednesday's oral arguments, a clear majority of justices seemed troubled by a Missouri policy that bars state money from going to religious schools for playground improvements.
Human Umbilical Cord Blood Helps Aging Mice Remember, Study Finds
Researchers found that a protein in human umbilical cord plasma improved learning and memory in older mice, but there's no indication it would work in people.