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Joblessness Shortens Life Expectancy For White Women

At a time when many people live longer, it's been a mystery why white women without a high school diploma have been dying increasingly earlier those with more education.

Raising Graduation Rates With Questionable Quick Fixes

The nation's high school graduation rate is at a record-high 81 percent. Why? Because states are doing good things ... or using some sleight of hand.

Raising Graduation Rates With Questionable Quick Fixes

The nation's high school graduation rate is at a record-high 81 percent. Why? Because states are doing good things ... or using some sleight of hand.

On Friday, Terry Work stands outside a store that accepts food stamps in Bon Aqua, Tenn. Work's 27-year-old deaf son recently was denied disability payments, meaning he is considered able-bodied. Now he stands to lose his food stamps, even though he has trouble keeping a job because of his deafness, she says. Work requirements began kicking in this month for a million SNAP benefit recipients.

For More Than A Million Food Stamp Recipients, The Clock Is Now Ticking

There's a three-month cap on SNAP benefits for unemployed, able-bodied adults, but it was waived in many areas after the recession began. In 22 states, the time limit kicked back in this month.

President Trump addresses the Medal of Honor ceremony for Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman in the White House on Wednesday. Hours later, he tweeted about white farmers in South Africa — much to the bemusement and indignation of South African leaders.

Here's The Story Behind That Trump Tweet On South Africa — And Why It Sparked Outrage

Outrage quickly followed the president's tweet about "the large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. But why? The thorny history involves apartheid, white supremacists and plenty of acrimony.

Pope Francis holds his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Pressure is mounting on the pontiff as more and more church sexual abuse scandals unfold around the world.

Pope Francis To Visit Ireland Amid Church Scandals Across The World

The pope is under intense pressure to enact concrete measures to ensure accountability for church officials who ignored or covered up sexual abuse by clergy.

El Salvador's Foreign Minister Carlos Castaneda, left, and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stand together at a ceremony in Beijing to mark the beginning of diplomatic relations between the two countries on Tuesday. The move leaves Taiwan with one less ally.

Taiwan Grows Isolated As El Salvador Recognizes Beijing

The Central American country chose to establish diplomatic ties with China, which regards the self-governed island of Taiwan as its territory. That leaves Taipei with 17 remaining allies in the world.

In this photo taken Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, state Sen. Joel Anderson, R-Alpine address the Senate in Sacramento, Calif.

San Diego County Legislator Accused Of Threatening To Assault Female Lobbyist

Sen. Joel Anderson, R-Alpine, was accused by a female lobbyist of threatening to "bitch slap" her and harassing her at a bar in Sacramento last week, it was reported Monday.

Microsoft's French headquarters, seen outside Paris last year.

Microsoft Says Russian Operation Targeted U.S. Conservative Groups As Midterms Loom

Six phony websites were created by hackers linked with Russian intelligence and blamed for 2016 election interference, the company says. They allegedly targeted the Senate and two think tanks.

Kofi Annan was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with the United Nations in 2001 "for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world."

Kofi Annan, Former U.N. Secretary-General, Peace Prize Winner, Dies At 80

Annan served two terms as United Nations Secretary-General before creating the Kofi Annan Foundation. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001.

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