Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future
Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.
Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs
The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to…
But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution
Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The…
Oregon ER doctors win a ‘David and Goliath’ battle against a national company
In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking…
A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools
The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.
How young people feel about American identity, on the nation’s 250th birthday
Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal
The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania's population, and his antics include bending traffic…
Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
After 90 minutes of play, the electronic board signaled 10 minutes of added time, and it was difficult to imagine…
This July 4th, are you a thrill- or chill-seeker?
Independence Day is approaching!Imagine if someone has procured illegal fireworks from a couple of states over. Are you:1. first in…