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A Staggering New Death Toll for Syria's War -- 470,000
In all, 11.5 percent of Syria's population has been wounded or killed since 2011, according to a grim new report.
February 11, 2016
Could Ferguson Win Its Case Against the Justice Department?
Federal officials have twice failed to force reforms on a police department. Will Ferguson be next?
February 11, 2016
Matt King: Daily Fantasy Sports Are "Entertainment," Not Gambling
Unlike gambling, which is made up of games of chance, daily fantasy sports "is truly a game of skill," says the CFO of FanDuel.
February 9, 2016
Eric Schneiderman: Why Daily Fantasy Sports is Gambling
Eric Schneiderman wants daily fantasy sports out of New York. The legal fight between his office and the industry could set the stage for showdowns in the rest of the nation.
February 9, 2016
Sports Leagues and Daily Fantasy: What's at Stake?
The success of daily fantasy sports has brought increased scrutiny. What might that mean for the industry's lucrative business ties with teams and leagues?
February 9, 2016
Maryland Votes to Expand Felons’ Voting Rights
The vote, which overturns a veto from the governor, is the most significant expansion of voting rights for felons in recent years.
February 9, 2016
Addicted to a Fantasy?
For some sports fans, the explosion of the daily fantasy sports industry has meant big bucks. For others -- problem gamblers, perhaps most of all -- it can be a losing bet.
February 9, 2016
As Brazil Marks Carnival, Women Worry About Zika
The suspected link between Zika and the birth defect known as microcephaly is changing the experience of pregnancy for many women across Brazil.
February 8, 2016
Is It Gambling? How States View Daily Fantasy Sports
As daily fantasy sports have grown in popularity, so too have questions about whether the contests are even legal.
February 8, 2016
Success Leads to Scrutiny for Daily Fantasy Sports Sites
The fortunes of daily fantasy sports sites have shifted rapidly within a matter of months.
February 5, 2016
USDA Sets New Limits on Salmonella in Your Chicken Wings
The USDA says new safety standards for chicken parts and other poultry would help prevent as many as 50,000 foodborne illnesses a year.
February 4, 2016