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The USDA says it will give states more flexibility in how they deliver federal benefits known as SNAP or food stamps.

USDA Opens Door For States To Impose New Rules On Food Stamps

The USDA says it will give states more flexibility in how they deliver federal food benefits. That could potentially include requiring drug testing or imposing time limits for adults with children.

A peregrine falcon in Germany. A new study finds the birds are able to dive at high speeds and catch moving prey using a mathematical principle that also guides missiles.

Peregrine Falcons Attack Like Missiles To Grab Prey Midair, Scientists Find

The same guidance principle that governs how missiles intercept moving targets also describes how the falcons, which are known to dive at 200 mph or more, plummet to catch their prey.

Yemen's Ex-President Reportedly Killed

The former president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, has reportedly been killed by a rebel faction, the Houthis, in the war-torn country. NPR's Beirut correspondent has more.

A man rests on top of a subway vent grate as a tourist walks past in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5.

Shelters Reach Capacity In Cold Weather As Homeless Population Rises

The population of people who are homeless increased for the first time since 2010, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and many shelters are having to turn people away.

At StoryCorps in New York City, Sharon Brangman shared with her daughter, Jenna Lester, some of her experiences in medical school and how her mother, Ruby, helped her become a doctor.

For These 3 Women, Medical Careers Are A Family Affair

In this family, three generations of women have held careers in the medical field. In a StoryCorps interview, Sharon Brangman tells her daughter the struggles she faced while pursuing her dream job.

Rep. Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) has introduced a bill to protect LGBTQ from discrimination four times since 2011.

LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Bill To Take Next Step In Committee, First Time In A Decade

The bill to protect LGBTQ people from housing and employment discrimination is expected to take a big step as a committee prepares to hear from a major...

Richard Cordray, who was appointed by President Barack Obama, is stepping down as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Richard Cordray Stepping Down As Head Of U.S. Consumer Protection Agency

The embattled director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says he will resign by the end of November. Cordray was a frequent target of Republican lawmakers for his tough stance on banks

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley warned that the U.S. "will take note of each and every vote" on a resolution on the decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.

U.S. 'Will Be Taking Names' Of U.N. Votes On Jerusalem Resolution

"We're watching those votes," Trump said, threatening to cut aid to countries that vote in favor of the resolution. "Let them vote against us. We'll save a lot. We don't care."

Bellwether Gives Ohio High ESSA Plan Review

The Ohio Department of Education is awaiting approval of its education accountability plan required under ESSA, the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, but while the state waits for the government’s response, a national education advocacy group says Ohio’s plan is strong. Bellwether Education Partners is a nonprofit that does research and analysis of education policy, with a focus on improving achievement for low income students. The group reviewed each of the 50 state ESSA plans submitted in April and September.

The Mediterranean diet involves lots of whole grains, vegetables, beans, nuts, olive oil, fish and smaller amounts of dairy, poultry and even a little red wine (if you like).

From Vegan To 'Keto' And Mediterranean: Experts Rank 2018's Best Diets

A panel of experts convened by U.S. News ranked the best diets. The Mediterranean diet comes out on top. Two new diets are ranked: the physician-created Nutritarian diet and the popular Keto diet.

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