Hagel Grilled By Fellow Republicans At Confirmation Hearing
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Friday, February 01, 2013
It's All Politics
Hillary Clinton Leaving The Stage — At Least For Now — And On A High Note
February 1, 2013 The secretary of state ends her tenure Friday as a respected national figure with sky-high approval ratings. "I don't see myself getting back into politics," she says. But that hasn't slowed speculation about a 2016 presidential bid.
StoryCorps
Relentless, Despite Losses: Congressman's Climb To The Hill
February 1, 2013 Rep. James Clyburn talks to his granddaughter about his long road to becoming a U.S. congressman. After many losses, he never gave up, even when others suggested it was time to move on. Today, he's the highest-ranking African-American in Congress.
Science
When Crime Pays: Prison Can Teach Some To Be Better Criminals
February 1, 2013 Research from an Ohio sociologist has found that inmates "earn" illegal money in greater amounts after they serve time. Prison may serve as a classroom where inexperienced delinquents learn from hardened criminals — and become more dangerous criminals themselves.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
The Two-Way
Boeing Engineers' Union Votes To Put Strike Authorization On Ballot
January 31, 2013 The union also recommended that its members reject the company's latest contract offer. Members have until 5 p.m. on Feb. 19 to cast their vote.
The Two-Way
L.A. Archbishop Relieves Retired Cardinal Mahony Of Duties, Releases Abuse Files
January 31, 2013 Archbishop Jose Gomez said Mahony will no longer have any administrative or public duties, and that Thomas Curry, a former aide to Mahony, had stepped down from his post as regional bishop of Santa Barbara. The files amount to thousands of pages related to the abuse of children by priests.
It's All Politics
Hagel's Hearing: 7 Things We Learned
January 31, 2013 Defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee made clear that the former Republican senator has said things that don't sit well with current Republican senators. And for all that we learned, the hearing ended with one lingering question.
Around the Nation
South L.A. Teens Doubt New Laws Will Change Gun Culture
January 31, 2013 In South Los Angeles, murders, robberies and rapes are common — and so are guns and shootings. "We're so used to this," says one teen. "This is everyday life for us." Proposed gun laws don't seem relevant when so many old guns are stolen or passed around, and when serial numbers are filed off.
Art & Design
Painted Gnomes Allowed To Roam On Oakland Utility Poles
January 31, 2013 Over the past year, small, elfin creatures started springing up all around Oakland, Calif., on the base of utility poles. The local utility had vowed to remove them but now says the paintings can stay.
Law
'Check Yes Or No': The Hurdles Of Job Hunting With A Criminal Past
January 31, 2013 WNYCOne in five Americans has a criminal record, according to some estimates. And while punishment is usually temporary, those records can last forever. With an already stiff job climate, finding employment can be even tougher for those millions with unlawful pasts.
The Two-Way
Dear Lawyers: Order In The &*%# Court!
January 31, 2013 Some attorneys have gotten nasty and others want it to stop. In New York, a group has decided to tackle the decrease in civility through song.
Around the Nation
Cyclo-Cross Championship Takes U.S. By Storm, Mud And Sand
January 31, 2013 LPMThe bicycle sport is grueling, with riders traversing off-road courses dotted with obstacles. It's still little-known in the U.S., but is growing fast. Louisville, Ky., hosts the world championship competition this weekend — the first such event held outside of Europe.
