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Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., makes opening statements during a hearing to examine the National Labor Relations Board's joint employer decision last month.

One Step Closer To Collective Bargaining, Some Temp Workers Unionize

The labor board has broadened the definition of joint employers, affecting temps. Labor law protects workers involved in unionizing. But those here illegally may not benefit from those protections.

Tanzanian President John Magufuli canceled Independence Day celebrations and ordered a national day of cleanup instead. He picked up trash outside the State House during the Dec. 9 event.

This Politician's Philosophy: No Perks For You

John Magufuli, the new president of Tanzania, aims to cut over-the-top government spending and improve services. Opponents hope he fizzles out.

A daguerreotype of Jack-Be-Little Squash, an heirloom variety from plant conservationist Amy Goldman's farm in New York's Hudson Valley.

In 'Heirloom Harvest,' Old-School Portraits Of Vegetable Treasures

A leading expert of the daguerreotype started photographing a gardener's collection of heirloom vegetables 15 years ago. They've published a book to honor the unusual varieties in the collection.

South Koreans watch a report on North Korea's TV announcement that it had successfully conducted a hydrogen bomb test. North Korea's neighbors have condemned the nuclear test, which is still being verified.

Russia, China And U.S. Condemn North Korea's Nuclear Test Claims

Members of the UN Security Council "will begin to work immediately" on new measures to punish North Korea, the group said Wednesday.

NFL executive Eric Grubman speaks at a forum at Spreckels Theatre that the league held to hear from the public about the Chargers' possible move to Los Angeles if the team can't get a new stadium in San Diego.

NFL Owners' Committees To Evaluate Chargers, Raiders, Rams Applications To Move

The applications will be reviewed by the Los Angeles Opportunities, Stadium, and Finance committees, according to the league.

The Texas and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms flags fly at half-staff over the only structure left standing after a fire destroyed the Branch Davidian compound on April 19, 1993, in Waco, Texas. The blaze ended a 51-day standoff between federal agents and the cult lead by David Koresh.

Why There's No Sign Of Law Enforcement At Site Of Oregon Takeover

The armed occupiers of a federal wildlife refuge have been free to come and go. After deadly government raids in the 1990s, such as Waco and Ruby Ridge, there's less appetite for force these days.

Claudia Tran, 21, was born and raised in Slovakia to Vietnamese immigrants. "People here are still really surprised if I speak Slovak with them," she says. "Because the assumption is, you don't look Slovak, you aren't Slovak."

Slovakia's Migrants Keep A Low Profile In A Country Wary Of Outsiders

Slovakia has never been particularly welcoming to migrants and it resisted the most recent influx to Europe. Those who came a generation ago say they are still often seen as outsiders.

Iran's president Hassan Rouhani addresses the nation in a televised speech last July. He has condemned the attack on the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Tehran, but the episode gave the appearance that he's unable to keep hardliners in check.

The Potential Losers In The Iran-Saudi Arabia Feud

The bitter rivalry may be more bad news for the long-suffering people of Syria. Also, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has come off looking ineffectual.

Andy Raymond demonstrates the Armatix iP1, a .22 caliber smart gun that has a safety interlock at Engage Armaments, May 1, 2014, in Rockville, Md.

Will Obama's Action Create A Market For 'Smart' Guns?

Supporters of "smart" gun technology hope that President Obama's initiative will prompt federal agencies to put in big purchase orders, unleashing the new market. Will it make us safer?

Salman "Sal" Khan, founder and executive director of Khan Academy, is venturing into brick-and-mortar private schools.

'A Bit Of A Montessori 2.0': Khan Academy Opens A Lab School

The education nonprofit that pioneered free, online tutoring and lectures is venturing into brick-and-mortar private schools. Is this the start of a two-tier Khan Academy?

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