Colleen Curry
Pentagon Says Increase in Reporting of Sex Assaults at Service Academies Is a Good Sign
The number of sexual assault reports skyrocketed at the three US military academies last year, but the Department of Defense says that's actually a positive step.
The US Releases New Dietary Guidelines, And Experts Say They're Unclear
New dietary guidelines soft-pedal warnings on carbs and meat, which public health experts say contribute to the United States' obesity epidemic.
In 2015, The US Finally Agreed It's Time to End Mass Incarceration
Spurred by President Obama, political and law enforcement leaders called for changes to the justice system this year — and, extraordinarily, both parties agreed.
As Many as 3,200 Inmates Released Early in Washington State Due to Computer Glitch
Washington Governor Jay Inslee called the issue "maddening" and hired two former federal prosecutors to investigate why the problem was not addressed immediately when corrections officials were made aware of it in 2012.
The Resurgence of the Labor Movement: The Year in Workers' Power
McDonald's and Walmart ceded moderate income hikes while workers staged enormous rallies around the country demanding $15 an hour -- an "audacious" ask that many governments are getting behind.
Pharma Industry and TV 'Screen Time' Blamed for Huge Spike in ADHD Diagnoses in the US
The number of American kids diagnosed with ADHD skyrocketed 43 percent between 2003 and 2011, according to a new study released this week.
Here’s Why the Number of Abortions in the US Has Hit a Record Low
Women's health advocates said improved access to birth control is the reason that abortions in the US have fallen to the lowest level since the CDC began keeping track in 1976.
The Flavor of Your Vape Might Not Be as Safe as You Think — But Tobacco Is Still Worse
After a Harvard study found that most flavored e-cigarette liquids contain chemicals meant for food that could potentially lead to lung disease when inhaled, another researcher countered that this chemical hazard is not new.
Pro-Choice Groups Are Pushing US Authorities to Treat Anti-Abortion Attacks as Terrorism
Some abortion rights groups are asking the Justice Department to consider attacks on Planned Parenthood as domestic terrorism, but the consequences might be more harmful than helpful.
Saudi Arabia Walks a Fine Line in Giving More Rights to Women
As Saudi women prepare to vote and run for office for the first time, many believe that it is critical for the ruling family to avoid liberalizing society in a way that could drive more conservative-minded Saudis to extremism.
US Military Will Open All Combat Jobs to Women
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that women will soon be allowed to serve in all combat roles in the US military.
Smartphones May Be Killing Us — Literally
Traffic fatalities are on the rise this year in the US, and federal officials say it's due to distracted driving.