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Asylum-seekers gather outside a camp on the island of Lesbos where they're supposed to be screened quickly. But sometimes the wait can last days.

To Keep Track Of Migrants, EU Sets Up 'Hot Spots'

Greece is struggling to screen asylum seekers and migrants quickly on the island of Lesbos. Migrants are arriving in record numbers, and the EU wants Greece to accommodate more.

Supreme Court Considers Legality Of Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones

Do boundaries meant to protect patients and staff outside abortion clinics violate the free speech rights of anti-abortion protesters? In 2000, the Supreme Court said no in a case involving "floating" buffer zones. But the issue is back before the court — which now has more conservative justices.

Morton Unit School District 709 has entered into a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigation of a Title IX complaint alleging inequitable facilities between the boys and girls athletic programs.

Title IX complaint resolution calls for Morton school district to take steps toward guaranteeing equity

The Morton school district has agreed to take steps toward better equity in its athletic programs, resolving a Title IX complaint filed by retired former Potters softball coach Gigi MacIntosh.

The physics of the spiral pass have long been a mystery. Not anymore

The physics of the spiral pass have baffled physicists and football fans for decades.

"They expect a certain amount of leniency or mercy from me, because I'm a woman, and if you've ever met my mother you should know that's not even in the cards," Lynch said in 2012. "She's much tougher than I am."

Tough Attorney General Pick Loretta Lynch Vies For Senate Confirmation

Lynch grew up in a state where her parents fought for the right to vote. She could become the first black woman, and the first mom, to lead the Justice Department.

Patty Stonesifer once watched Martha's Table serve food to the homeless outside the Washington, D.C., offices of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. When the top post at the charity came open, she knew it was the job for her.

For One-Time Tech Exec, Leading D.C. Charity Is No Small Job

Patty Stonesifer once held a top spot at Microsoft. After that, she spent years at the helm of philanthropy giant the Gates Foundation. But this year, Stonesifer downsized. She's taken on a smaller-scale role as CEO of Martha's Table, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that serves the poor.

Despite Digital Platforms, TV Still Relies On Word Of Mouth

TV is still a huge topic of conversation on and offline, according to recent research. In fact, conversation about TV is growing in the last few years. And face-to-face word of mouth still has tremendous power when it comes to attracting new viewers to a show. TV still seems to be the most influential medium when it comes to shaping American culture.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James used different methods to set NBA points records

LeBron James now holds the NBA record for most points scored. The NBA record for total points scored was previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — for 34 years.

Brash Leftist Candidate Shakes Up France's Presidential Election

Jean-Luc Melenchon is surging in polls less then two weeks before France's election. He's using fiery populist speeches, a fight-the-rich video game and holograms to appeal to disaffected voters

With 'Barbie' leading the way, 2023 was a big year for women in film

2023 is becoming a banner year for women in film. Barbie's led the way, and lots of films are following.

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