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Members of the Prescott fire department embrace Monday as they arrive to listen in at a news conference in Prescott, Ariz.

How Firefighters Cope With Profound Tragedy

The 19 firefighters killed in Arizona Sunday represented the worst loss for their profession since Sept. 11, 2001. The number of firefighters killed in the line of duty has been in decline, but departments are seeking innovative ways to offer support in times of grief.

Members of Black Women Bike: DC consult a map while on the road at an event in June 2011.

How A Minority Biking Group Raises The Profile Of Cycling

Minority cycling groups are forming all over the country. One in Washington, D.C., in particular, is trying to change the perception of just who is a cyclist.

Johnny Depp says that with his portrayal of Tonto in <em>The Lone Ranger,</em> he tried to "right the wrongs of what had been done with regards to the representation of Native Americans in cinema."

Does Disney's Tonto Reinforce Stereotypes Or Overcome Them?

The Lone Ranger has long been a fictional hero, taming the Wild West with his trusty and often stereotyped Native American guide, Tonto. The new version of The Lone Ranger stars Johnny Depp and dabbles with that trope.

Sound World Solution's hearing device lets a user customize its settings using a Bluetooth connection and a smartphone.

To Make Hearing Aids Affordable, Firm Turns On Bluetooth

Traditional hearing aids can be too expensive for many people. But a new type that uses Bluetooth technology costs only about $300. The company that makes the new devices aims to reach millions of people around the world who need hearing aids but have trouble paying for them.

Millions of refugees, such as these at the Zataari camp in Mafraq, Jordan, call the canvas tents provided by the UNHCR home. But the tents are hot during the day, cold at night, afford little privacy, and only last about six months. Ikea and the U.N. refugee agency are working together to come up with an alternative.

New Kind Of Ikea Hack: Flat-Packs Head To Refugee Camps

For decades, millions of refugees around the world have lived in canvas tents. But those tents are hot during the day, cold at night, and afford little privacy. Ikea and the U.N. refugee agency are working to provide a durable and innovative alternative. Testing on the units begins this month in Ethiopia.

Snowden Seeks Asylum In 20-Plus Nations, Gives Up On Russia

Several countries have already turned down requests from NSA leaker Edward Snowden, who remains in legal limbo at a Moscow airport. He wants to avoid being sent to the U.S. to face prosecution. There's speculation in Russia that he might leave with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is visiting.

Sequester cuts affecting Northeast Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Many federal programs have taken a hit since sequestration took effect in March. The sequestration consists of just over one trillion dollars of automatic…

Sign Maker Misspells Florida, Twice

Florida's Department of Transportation ordered a new sign for Interstate 95. Both times the word Florida was spelled wrong. The sign manufacturer in Arkansas made the mistake.

Texas is beginning to trend urban (downtown Houston, left), which could be good news for Democrats, who tend not to do well in rural areas like Wise County near Boyd (right).

Democrats Face The Two States Of Texas: Urban And Rural

The good news for Texas Democrats is that the state is becoming more urban. The bad news? It could be many years before urban Democratic voting margins are high enough for them to win statewide elections.

Baikonur, We Have A Problem. Russian Rocket Crashes And Burns

A massive Proton-M rocket carrying three Russian navigation satellites veered off course shortly after liftoff.

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