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President Obama and the Rev. Al Sharpton together at the 2011 National Action Network conference.

Obama And Al Sharpton: An Odd Couple Who Make Political Sense

For the cautious president and the free-wheeling reverend, there's a political symbiosis that comes from sharing the same stage.

Sebelius, Leader Of Rocky Health Care Rollout, Resigns From HHS

Kathleen Sebelius has resigned from her position as secretary of health and human services. President Obama accepted her resignation, and he plans to nominate Sylvia Matthews Burwell to replace her.

As the U.S. winds down the Afghan war, the government is eyeing a much reduced military force — to its lowest level since World War II. Here, soldiers from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, salute during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a homecoming ceremony Feb. 27 in Fort Knox, Ky.

What's The Right Size For The U.S. Army?

In the coming years, U.S. Army rolls could drop to their lowest level since World War II. Some think a leaner force can meet the challenges ahead; others say the U.S. will face unacceptable risks.

I-24 Hit-And-Run Leaves 13 Year-Old Boy Dead, Mom Injured

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- A thirteen year-old boy was killed by a hit-and-run driver Monday afternoon on westbound I-24 in Smyrna near the Sam Ridley…

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Fargo, A Farewell, And Pop Culture Breadcrumbs

On this week's show, we chat about a very fine new TV offering, follow the trails of the things we love back to the things that came before, and wish one of our own well as he travels on.

Denis Leary plays a wound-up coach and Kevin Costner plays a general manager in <em>Draft Day</em>, a comedy set on the NFL's most stressful day of the year.

On 'Draft Day,' A Coach Faces His Own Big Game

Like the glitz of the day itself, Draft Day tries to win over audiences with big names, the power of the NFL and tons of money. But as football fans know, these elements don't always mean a win.

MTSU On the Record Takes You Around the World in 36 Credit Hours

MTSU’s unique international affairs master’s degree is the subject of the next edition of the “MTSU On the Record” radio program.Host Gina Logue’s…

Vice President Biden (from left), Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama and Budget Director Sylvia Mathews Burwell at the White House Friday. Sebelius is stepping down. Burwell is being nominated to replace her.

'I Knew It Wouldn't Be Easy,' Outgoing Health Secretary Sebelius Says

With Kathleen Sebelius leaving as health secretary, the president is turning to budget chief Sylvia Mathews Burwell to run the agency that oversees the Affordable Care Act — better known as Obamacare.

You've been there, and you know it doesn't feel good. But an app based on the science of circadian rhythms could help reduce the suffering of jet lag.

This Jet Lag App Does The Math So You'll Feel Better Faster

When it comes to resetting your biological clock, calculus can help. Mathematicians say they've found a faster way to adjust to time zone changes, and they've used it to drive a smartphone app.

Hostages being held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in November 1979. Iran's choice for U.N. ambassador, Hamid Aboutalebi, has acknowledged that he was an interpreter for the student group that seized the compound.

U.S. Denies Visa To Iran's Controversial U.N. Envoy

The moves comes after Congress approved legislation aimed at denying entry to Hamid Aboutalebi, who was part of a student group that seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in 1979.

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