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Sandra Fluke: Health Access Is An Economic Issue

Sandra Fluke found herself in the center of a media storm earlier this year. She became a political target after she testified in favor of President Obama's policy to require most employers' insurance plans to cover contraception. Fluke spoke at this week's Democratic convention, and talks about it with host Michel Martin.

The US Air flight that was forced to return to Philadelphia on Thursday because of the hoax.

Suspect Charged In 'Air Hoax,' And Victim Arrested On Unrelated Charges

You can't make this stuff up. After being falsely accused of bringing an explosive on board a plane, a man is arrested on an outstanding warrant. On his birthday. But the guy who allegedly made the false report may be in more trouble.

After Convention, Obama Hits The Campaign Trail

After his big convention speech Thursday and the weak job numbers Friday, President Obama hit the campaign trail. He spent the weekend on a bus tour of Florida.

How much does noisy traffic in Atlanta affect people's health?

Where Traffic Noise Takes A Toll On Health

Too many bad nights' sleep can raise the risk of heart attack and high blood pressure. Researchers say highway noise should be added to the list of environmental pollutants.

Technicians with the Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District spray insecticide in Brentwood, Calif., last month. Workers fogged areas of the county that had an increase in the numbers of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus.

Worst Of West Nile Epidemic Appears To Be Over

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is confident the nation has turned the corner on its worst-ever epidemic of West Nile virus disease. Next, scientists will try to figure out what made 2012 so bad.

Former Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle gives a victory speech in Honolulu after winning the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Aug. 11.

Can A Republican Win A Senate Seat In Blue Hawaii?

Surprisingly, some analysts are putting Hawaii's Senate race in the tossup column this year. Hawaii hasn't elected a Republican to the Senate since 1970. But with former Gov. Linda Lingle running, Republicans believe they have a chance. And whoever wins, the state will have its first female senator.

The second night of the Democratic National Convention focused heavily on the economy. Supporters and delegates cheered loudly for United Auto Workers President Bob King.

Live Blog: Wednesday At The Democratic National Convention

The night was all about former President Bill Clinton, who was the featured speaker.

Vladimir Putin Tries To Help Birds Take Flight

The Russian president flew a motorized glider aimed at leading a flock of Siberian cranes raised in captivity to their winter nesting grounds. To appear to be one of them, Putin donned a white jumpsuit and helmet.

Among the eight countries that the Amazon spans, Bolivia has the highest rate of deforestation. Here, Agustin Villa cuts down timber in the Amazon jungle. The logs will be transported to the town of Ascencion de Guarayos, Santa Cruz province.

Guess Who's Chopping Down The Amazon Now?

Despite progress that's been made in Brazil, deforestation is increasing in the other 40 percent of the rainforest. The problem is particularly serious in Bolivia, where a swath of trees two-thirds the size of Delaware is cleared each year.

Vocal groups like The Ink Spots went on for decades, often without a single member of the original group appearing with them.

Harmony, Teenagers And 'The Complete Story Of Doo-Wop'

Street Corner Symphonies is a 15-volume year-by-year survey of doo-wop by scholar Bill Dahl.

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