by Steve Musal | Apr 4, 2016 | Business & Tech, Topics
WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly approved Monday a bipartisan bill permitting private companies and individuals to sue in federal court when trade secrets are stolen – a right previously reserved Department of Justice. The bill passed 87-0. The bill,...
by Emiliana Molina | Apr 4, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON — Smoking marijuana on federal land in Washington is illegal, but hundreds of activists Saturday ignored the law and smoked pot in front of the White House. None were arrested. Organizers, who helped legalize recreational use of pot in the District of...
by Xiumei Dong and Yunfei Zhao | Apr 4, 2016 | Living
WASHINGTON — It’s International Pillow Fight Day! Can a pillow fight help reduce stress? We went to a huge pillow fight on the National Mall to find out. Published in conjunction with
by Kierra Gray and Lydia Randall | Mar 31, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON — In the wake of terror attacks in Brussels and Baghdad, the U.S.-led coalition remains confident in its strategy, providing specialized training, logistics and fire support for Iraqi security forces on the battlefield. British Army Maj. Gen. Doug...
by Xiumei Dong | Mar 31, 2016 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – The 2016 Nuclear Industry Summit closed Thursday following remarks by the head of International Atomic Energy Agency, reminding industry leaders of the tragic Fukushima Daiichi meltdown in Japan in 2011. The Nuclear Industry Summit attracted more than 350...
by Angela G. Barnes | Dec 29, 2015 | Health
WASHINGTON — Gluten allergies is no longer a problem in foods but also in prescription medication. People are experiencing allergic reactions after taking medications containing gluten. Congressman Tim Ryan is pushing the Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act to...