Feb 16th, 2010 · A Michigan high school student came up with the idea to use a hockey puck and long rod to test athletes for concussions. His father, a doctor, and a colleague tried it in more than 200 student athletes, and the results look promising.
Jan 28th, 2010 · Howard Zinn's iconic book, A People's History of the United States, transformed the way many Americans view history by focusing on the voices that other historians had long ignored. Social historian Joseph Boskin, a long-time friend and colleague of Zinn's, reflects on Howard Zinn's work, life and legacy.
Jan 27th, 2010 · A McDonald's server in the Netherlands sold her colleague a hamburger. The co-worker paid, and then asked for a slice of cheese. The server said sure. McDonald's fired her, saying the cheese was an illegal free gift. The BBC reports that a court ruled McDonald's owes the woman nearly $6,000. The court said the dismissal was too severe.
Jan 6th, 2010 · Veteran Democratic Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut announced Wednesday he will retire at the end of this term. Dodd was expected to have a tough re-election fight. His departure and that of his Democratic colleague Byron Dorgan of South Dakota will test Senate Democrats in the 2010 elections.
Jan 6th, 2010 · Veteran Democratic Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut announced Wednesday he will retire at the end of this term. Dodd was expected to have a tough re-election fight. His departure and that of his Democratic colleague Byron Dorgan of South Dakota will test Senate Democrats in the 2010 elections.
Dec 25th, 2009 · On Christmas Day 25 years ago, Carol Greider made the discovery that won her a share of this year's Nobel Prize in medicine. But her friend and colleague wasn't there at the eureka moment, and missing it taught him an important life lesson about working on Christmas.
Nov 25th, 2009 · Alfred Russel Wallace was Darwin's colleague, a globe-trotting naturalist who helped shape the theory of evolution. Thirty years ago, a Washington lawyer slipped into an Arlington antique store and bought a magnificent rosewood cabinet. It turned out it was once owned by Wallace, and contained his personal collection of 1600 butterflies and insects.
Oct 8th, 2009 · Last week late night television comic David Letterman admitted to having sexual affairs with women on the staff of his program. Letterman's indiscretions have stoked an ongoing conversation about just when is it okay to have relationships — sexual or romantic — with a colleague, especially a supervisor. Host Michel Martin talks about the legality and ethics of workplace relationships with Jennifer Kearns, an attorney who specializes in employment law; author Ruth Houston, a self-described "infidelity specialist" and Tracy Quan, a writer for The Daily Beast Web site.