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Despite significant advances in neurology and imaging, researchers still don...
Why Is Psychiatry's New Manual So Much Like The Old One?
Unlike cardiology and most other fields of medicine, psychiatry still hasn't developed discrete, biological tests for diagnosing illnesses of the mind. That's because the brain "hasn't yielded its secrets yet," one psychiatrist says.
Soldiers of Israel's 33rd Caracal Battalion take part in a graduation march ...
Women In Combat: Some Lessons From Israel's Military
The U.S. will soon begin to open combat positions to women. That's already the case in Israel, where women say it is an important step but doesn't guarantee full equality. The military's upper echelons remain male-dominated.
DOJ Report Details Lapses In Witness Protection Program
A new report from the Justice Department's watchdog points to several lapses in the government's witness protection program. The most significant are that U.S. Marshals at one point lost track of two known or suspected terrorists; and that some witnesses inadvertently were not placed on a no-fly list and flew using new identities. The FBI says there are no known current threats from any witnesses.
Some Lawmakers Want Big-Budget Groups Included In IRS Debate
The Justice Department is investigating the IRS' flagging of grass-roots conservative groups that sought nonprofit status. But some lawmakers want the debate extended to look at the well-financed activities of existing 501(c)(4) groups that spent millions in the 2012 elections.
Stan Bronson, 84, has been an honorary batboy for the University of Memphis ...
Baseball's 'Most Durable Batboy' Marks 55 Years On The Field
Stan Bronson is an icon of the University of Memphis baseball team. His is an honorary position without pay, so the university provides his food and medical care. At 84, he's remained healthy for his age, but there are concerns about the medical care he may require as he ages.
Egyptian folk singer Dina El Wedidi performs at Qasr El Nil Theater during t...
From The Heart Of Egypt's Revolt, The Pulse Of Artistic Life
Egypt's capital has been associated with protest and political upheaval. But an arts festival attempts to clear away the dust and revitalize a once-glorious cultural hub.