by Ashley Gilmore | Mar 10, 2015 | Business
WASHINGTON — Major music organizations agree on the need for free market competition, but disagree on the changes that need to be made in the digital age in the licensing for songwriters. Music experts, testifying Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary...
by Astrid Goh | Mar 10, 2015 | Living
While female representation in jazz has improved since the 1920’s, the field remains dominated by males—from the booking agents to the performers themselves. We take a look at the experiences of some female jazz musicians through the lenses of Shacara Rogers — airport...
by Tyler Pager | Mar 10, 2015 | National Security
By Tyler Pager WASHINGTON — The United States and Cuba do not agree on what closing Guantanamo Bay means, and the disagreement could prevent relations between the two countries from fully normalizing. For the U.S., it means shutting down the controversial detention...
by Bailey Williams | Mar 10, 2015 | Politics
By Bailey Williams WASHINGTON—D.C. police still are using “jump-out tactics” – officers in unmarked cars intimidating people without justification – against black residents, several witnesses told a hearing Tuesday. Witnesses said the Washington police force needs to...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Mar 10, 2015 | Environment, National Security
By Shelbie Bostedt WASHINGTON – Ending the United States embargo of Cuba goods could be damaging to its healthy and thriving marine environment, according to a prominent scientist. The worry? American tourists. At the National Press Club on Tuesday, marine biologist...
by Daniel Hersh | Mar 10, 2015 | National Security
By Daniel Hersh WASHINGTON — Senators on the Foreign Relations Committee said Tuesday they were baffled by what they perceived as a lack of U.S. action in helping Ukraine. In a hearing held Tuesday morning, committee members expressed confusion and frustration...
by Madeline Fox | Mar 10, 2015 | Living, Politics
WASHINGTON — When it comes to paying for roads and bridges, mass transit and rail improvements and transportation safety, the federal government is going broke. It has been for years. As cars become more fuel-efficient and people drive less, there’s even more to...
by Tanner Howard | Mar 10, 2015 | Business
By Tanner Howard WASHINGTON – Just a few years ago, the idea of an American business group entering Cuba and fostering economic activity with its people would have been unthinkable. But economic liberalization in the country, coupled with thawing tensions between the...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 10, 2015 | Politics
By Adam Mintzer and Haley Hinkle WASHINGTON — Presidential hopefuls vied for the support of firefighters on Tuesday, pitching their campaign messages about middle class business values and the need for “grassroots political movement” to union members. Sens. Bernie...
by Haley Hinkle | Mar 9, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON—Vice President Joe Biden said Monday the nation’s firefighters, in their duty to save lives and protect property, help people in the communities they serve achieve the American dream. “Where is it written that the middle class dream cannot be an...
by Tanner Howard | Mar 9, 2015 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON – Seventy-nine year old Carol Berman’s cherry-red earrings and coat stand out against her shock-white hair, a bright contrast to the gray Health and Human Services Building behind her as she greets passersby Monday morning with cookies and coffee . “I am...
by Bailey Williams | Mar 9, 2015 | Business, Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UPI) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, a leading voice in raising awareness about income inequality, said Monday he is seriously considering running for president in 2016. If he gets in the race, Sanders said he would “run to win.” The...
