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App Allows Shy Students To Ask Questions Anonymously

Close to a million college kids use Piazza. Pooja Sankar, the apps' creator, says her company can't solve all the problems for women in computer science but she hopes it's making a difference.

Writer Svetlana Alexievich answers questions during a press conference in Minsk, Belarus, on Oct. 8, following the announcement of her Nobel Prize. Alexievich writes about hard truths, making Russian authorities uncomfortable. She says she wants her country to be better — instead of comfortable with where it is.

What Makes Us Uncomfortable Might Be Just What We Need

"I'm uncomfortable with that" is a courteous way to express objections. But this year's Nobel Prize in Literature makes Michel Martin wonder: Does chasing "comfort" cut us off from difficult truths?

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush acknowledges the crowd while being introduced before speaking at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention in San Francisco in January.

'Stuff Happens' Comment Creates Firestorm For Jeb Bush

The former Florida governor sparked controversy when he cautioned against quick political reactions to the Oregon school shooting, saying that "stuff happens."

There are a record number of jobs open in the United States, but matching the unemployed with the right job is difficult. One problem is that companies are posting openings with required qualifications that aren't really necessary for the job.

U.S. Employers Struggle To Match Workers With Open Jobs

Many employers complain about not being able to find workers with the right skills, but experts says some of these employers aren't trying very hard.

James Doohan, Scotty of 'Star Trek,' Dies at 85

James Doohan, who immortalized the character of chief engineer Montgomery Scott on Star Trek, died Wednesday at the age of 85. During World War II, the actor, born in Vancouver, served as a captain in the Canadian Forces and led men into battle on D-Day. He passed away at his home in Washington State.

Nathaniel Lee, an EMT for Superior Ambulance, loads his truck for its next run.

Staff shortages lead to long hours for private EMTs

While many hospitals have raised pay to attract and keep staff and have hired expensive traveling medical professionals, private ambulance companies haven’t been able to do that because their rates are set by the government and private contracts.

Saltaire is one of the vacation villages on New York's Fire Island where Verizon has replaced copper landlines with home wireless connections.

Residents Forced To Live Without Landlines

Verizon has taken the first step to replace copper lines with a home cellular connection in coastal areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. But many customers don't like the new phone connection, saying the new technology is inferior to traditional landlines.

Louisiana Ignored Dire Forecasts And Flash Flood Warnings

Tens of thousands in Louisiana were surprised by floods last week. In a changing climate, what more can be done to warn communities that the weather can do things they aren't used to?

Marty Brennaman and Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium this week.

Will Marty Follow Scully Into Retirement?

Update on Saturday, May 28: Marty Brennaman told Enquirer Reds writer C. Trent Rosecrans Friday night in Milwaukee: "I will be back next year.... After...

How Instex, Europe's Trade Channel With Iran, Will Work

The first transaction on Instex, Europe's trade channel for doing business with Iran despite U.S. sanctions, is expected to happen in the next few days. But will it work to save the Iran nuclear deal?

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