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A delegate holds a campaign sign in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

For Sanders Supporters, Clinton's Historic Nomination Brings Mixed Emotions

For many die-hard Bernie Sanders fans, the historic moment of Hillary Clinton's nomination inspired not ecstasy but conflicting feelings.

As TV Networks Trot Out Fall Offerings For Critics, 2 NBC Shows Stand Out

As cable and streaming services continue to expand programming, the networks face increasing competition for viewers and buzz. Here's a check-in from the Television Critics Association press tour.

A taxi driver uses the Didi Chuxing app in Guilin, in China's southern Guangxi region, on May 13. The company is joining up with Uber's Chinese unit, its former rival.

In China, A Battle Uber Didn't Win

Uber's China arm merged with its rival Didi Chuxing this week, creating a $35 billion ride-hailing colossus. The merger ends an era of brutal competition, and may help boost China's flagging economy.

A view of the main trench to the permanent camp at Camp Century, Greenland, in the 1950s. The U.S. Army base was abandoned in 1967, after Greenland's ice sheet began shifting and the Army realized that the tunnels wouldn't last.

Melting Ice In Greenland Could Expose Serious Pollutants From Buried Army Base

Camp Century was a research station and test site for deploying nuclear missiles before it was abandoned under the ice in the '60s. Scientists say pollutants left behind may spread as the ice melts.

OSHA Injury Reporting Rule Sheds Light On Meat Packing Accidents

Slaughterhouse and meat processing plant workers have some of the most dangerous jobs. One of the most common injury is musculoskeletal disorders, brought on by thousands of daily repetitive motions.

An illustration from Lombard's new book, showing a man throwing a cast net into the surf.

Fishing And Foraging: How To Catch Your Seafood, Ethically

Fisherman Kirk Lombard's new book teaches people to fish and forage along the northern California coast, while urging them to harvest in moderation, follow regulations and respect sea creatures.

Almothana Alhamoud (second from left) with his family in Chicago. From left to right are his sister, Fatina; their father, Abdel Bari; their mother, Alia; and his other sister, Rowan. Alhamoud earned a computer engineering degree in Syria, but when he came to the U.S., he initially worked as a cashier. The group Upwardly Global helped him find a job in IT.

How One U.S. Group Turns Migrants Into Employees

Migrants often have college degrees and extensive professional experience, but may still have to settle for a low-wage job. The U.S. nonprofit Upwardly Global is working to change that.

Four Iraqi commandos at the base were among those awarded medals by Defense Secretary Ash Carter during his visit earlier this month.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter Predicts 'Tough Fight' Ahead To Retake Mosul

In the battle to retake Mosul from ISIS, the Qayyarah Airfield West is a key staging base run by Iraqi and U.S. forces. Ash Carter visited there Dec. 11 and awarded medals to eight Iraqi soldiers.

Santa tell me? Ariana Grande performs at the Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 9.

How That Holiday Song Becomes An Inescapable Earworm

There's a reason why certain songs get stuck in our brains, scientists say. They interrupt the musical patterns we expect with surprises that we can't help but notice.

Rex Tillerson Stands Firm On Syria As He Prepares To Meet With Russians

Steve Inskeep talks to Ambassador Alexander Vershbow ahead of Secretary of State Tillerson's first diplomatic trip to Moscow. Vershbow was U.S. ambassador to Russia and deputy NATO secretary general.

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