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Camp Pendleton Marines Train To Prevent Sexual Assault

When it comes to sexual assault, anyone can be a victim regardless of age, gender or heritage - even a fellow Marine. To combat any future issues, every Marine serving with 1st Marine Division trains to prevent incidents of sexual assault from happening to their peers by attending annual prevention training and follow-on courses.

Demonstrators remember Michael Brown on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, marching from the apartment complex where Brown was killed to the Ferguson police station. A federal inquiry has found no evidence that officer Darren Wilson violated Brown's civil rights, sources tell NPR.

Justice Dept. Will Reportedly Clear Ferguson Police Officer In Brown Case

The Justice Department is poised to declare that former police officer Darren Wilson should not face civil rights charges over the death of Michael Brown, sources tell NPR.

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt receives a May-basket of flowers from young children in 1938.

A Forgotten Tradition: May-Basket Day

For at least a century or so, April flowers led to showers of May-baskets on the front-door knobs of American homes.

The Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building first opened to the public in October 1881, though back then it was known as the U.S. National Museum.

Belle Of The Mall: Saving Smithsonian's Jewel-Like Arts And Industries Building

With its spires, rotunda and colorful facade, the Arts and Industries Building is a festive relief compared with its neighbors. But restoring the Smithsonian's first museum hasn't been easy.

Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D. Checque

Navy SEAL Killed In Afghan Rescue Identified

The Department of Defense has identified the Navy SEAL killed in the rescue of a kidnapped U.S. doctor in Afghanistan as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D. Checque, 28, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

Keith Herie is swamped in debt from medical issues he and his wife encountered starting about a decade ago. Heartland hospital is seizing 10 percent of his paycheck and 25 percent of his wife's wages, and has placed a lien on their home.

When A Hospital Bill Becomes A Decade-Long Pay Cut

Nonprofit hospitals provide assistance to poor patients in exchange for tax breaks. But some still seize wages of poor patients with unpaid bills — even those who qualify for free or reduced care.

"If [Joseph] Cannon had been present to vote at the Creation," one observer said at the time, "he would have voted for Chaos."

Czars And Firebrands: A Brief History Of Power In The House

At times in our history, the speaker's power has rivaled that of the president himself.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill last month.

Giving 'Long-Shots' — Sanders and Others — A Fair Shot

Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders worry that the media is writing off their candidate too soon.

DOD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, Sgt. Joseph M. Lilly, 25, and Spc. Trevor A. Pinnick, 20, who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Chance the Rapper accepts the award for Best New Artist during the 59th GRAMMY Awards, on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles.

Grammy Awards 2017: The Full List Of Winners

Nominated against Beyoncé in all three of the major categories, Adele won a surprise (even to herself) sweep: Record, Song and Album of the Year.

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