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Yasunori Kagoike (center) head of an ultra-nationalistic Japanese school operator, walks through the hallway after testifying before an upper house panel at the parliament in Tokyo on March 23.

Land Deal For Right-Wing Elementary School Plagues Japanese Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has denied involvement in a discounted sale of state-owned land for a new primary school. He says he'll resign if proof of his involvement is found.

Veteran British war correspondent Clare Hollingworth, who broke the story that the World War II had begun, celebrates her 100 birthday during a party at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Hong Kong in 2011. She celebrated her 105th birthday there this past October.

Reporter Who Broke The Story Of Start Of WWII Dies At 105

As an activist, Clare Hollingworth saved thousands of refugees from Hitler's forces. Then, a few days into her career as a reporter, she uncovered the scoop of a lifetime: Germany was invading Poland.

An overhaul of Obamacare could still change health coverage for people who get insurance on the job at large companies.

How Large Employer Health Plans Could Be Affected By Obamacare Overhaul

With the future of the Affordable Care Act on the line, health insurance benefits for workers at large companies hang in the balance.

A police officer holds a bag of heroin that was confiscated as evidence in Gloucester, Mass., in March. Massachusetts is one of 38 states that allow civil commitment for substance abuse.

A Twist On 'Involuntary Commitment': Some Heroin Users Request It

Some Massachusetts opioid users are so desperate to quit the drug habit that they are asking judges to lock them up and require treatment. Critics question whether courts should play this role.

Juanita Broaddrick (right) says she met Bill Clinton (center left), then-attorney general of Arkansas, in 1978 at the nursing home where she worked in Van Buren, Ark.

A Brief History Of Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Accusing Bill Clinton Of Rape

Trying to turn the tables on his opponent, Donald Trump is pointing the finger at Bill Clinton and a former nurse who says Hillary Clinton enabled his alleged sexual assault.

Trump Supporter Says 'My Heart Swelled With Satisfaction' On Election Night

Political commentator Gayle Trotter hosts a podcast called Right in DC and has supported Donald Trump since July. She reflects on the election results and the campaign season.

A man carries a Nile Perch of about 175 pounds caught in a lake in Uganda. The huge fish — they can weigh up to 440 pounds — were introduced to several African lakes and have wiped out hundreds of local species.

Why A Really Big Fish Isn't Always Good For Business

Developing countries have been invaded by 200-pound Nile perch, pretty flowers and beavers. A new study asks: What's the impact?

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is on North Portage Path in Northwest Akron.

Major Renovations Are in Time for the Upcoming Holidays at Akron's Largest Historic Landmark

Akron’s Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is more spruced-up than ever for the upcoming holiday season. In today’s State of the Arts, WKSU’s Vivian Goodman...

Cuban-Americans celebrate upon hearing about the death of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, Fla., on Saturday.

Mourning, Celebration Follow Death Of Fidel Castro

The polarizing leader, who took power in the Cuban revolution in 1959, died on Friday, after years of poor health.

A vaquita caught as by-catch in Baja California, Mexico. Accidental entanglement in fishing gear is one of the biggest threat to this species, which is down to only 60 animals.

Fishing Rule Aims To Do For All Marine Mammals What It Did For The Dolphin

Foreign fisheries exporting seafood to the U.S. will now have to meet the same standards for protecting whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals as American fisheries do.

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