Ellen Frankman appears in the following:
Thanks, Internet: The Best Five Things Online This Week
Friday, July 17, 2015
Mario sinks the Confederate flag, Teen Spirit smashes a shovel, Rihanna meets KoRn, man in giraffe mask lip syncs Marvin Gaye, and girl Ghostbusters arrive.
How El Chapo Escaped From Prison And What Happens Now
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Joaquin Guzman Loera, or "El Chapo," an infamous drug-lord, has escaped from a Mexican maximum security prison, and he didn't do it alone.
DOJ Investigates as Airline Choices Decrease and Prices Rise
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
At the end of last month, the Department of Justice announced that it would be investigated America's four major carriers for colluding to limit seats and keep fares high.
Iranian-Americans Celebrate a Path to Normalcy
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Iranians from around the world have yearned for a nuclear deal for decades.
Meet the Military's First Openly Transgender Infantry Member
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
In June, Staff Sergeant Patricia King became the first infantryman to reveal openly that she is transgender. Now the Pentagon may reverse its ban on transgender service members.
For Many Inmates, Parole is a Game of Chance
Monday, July 13, 2015
Every day, 50 parole boards across the country, often made up of fewer than ten people, determine the fate of the tens of thousands of prison inmates eligible to be released on parole.
The Cyber Weaknesses Of The U.S. Government
Friday, July 10, 2015
A recent hack into the Federal Office of Personnel Management, compromising the records of over 21 million people's records. We look at some of the weaknesses in federal cyber security.
Movie Date: Films to See and Avoid This Weekend
Friday, July 10, 2015
The Movie Date Podcast team is back to review the weekend's new releases, including "Self/Less," and "Minions."
After Bitter Debate, South Carolina Votes To Drop Confederate Flag
Thursday, July 09, 2015
"I'm willing to remove that flag from the pole at some point if it causes a twinge in the hearts of my friends," Rep. Michael Pitts said as South Carolina votes on the Confederate flag.
Stock Market Shrugs Off NYSE's Shutdown
Thursday, July 09, 2015
Just before noon on Wednesday the New York Stock Exchange came to an abrupt halt, but U.S. officials blamed the closure to a technical malfunction.
New York City Ends Bail For Non-Violent Crime
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
New York City residents accused of low-level crimes won't have to scramble for cash anymore, as the city ends bail for non-violent crimes.
Upgrading Surveillance Equipment Complicates Iranian Nuclear Deal
Monday, July 06, 2015
A sticking point for a final Iranian nuclear deal is the use of high-tech equipment to monitor the nuclear program, which Tehran fears could be used for espionage.
Bullets Fly Over July 4th Weekend in Chicago
Monday, July 06, 2015
Violence marred the July 4th celebrations in Chicago. The "Chicago Tribune" reports 55 people shot over the weekend with 10 fatalities.
Reconciling with a Confederate Heritage
Thursday, July 02, 2015
The renewed debate over the Confederate flag's place in modern America has made one Confederate soldier's great-grandson think hard about what he might say to his ancestors.
Republicans Block CDC Research on Gun Violence
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
In the immediate aftermath of the Charleston massacre, the House quietly rejected an amendment that would've allowed the CDC to study the underlying causes of gun violence.
Health Insurers Look to Consolidate to Shave Costs
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
In the wake of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, health insurers are scrambling to consolidate in order to shave costs. Are monopolies the eventual endgame here?
Lithuania Prepares for a Russian Invasion
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Since the Russian-backed invasion of eastern Ukraine almost a year ago, Lithuania is practicing military drills in defense against any threats to their sovereignty.
Celebrating 100 Years of Les Paul
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
It took Les Paul almost eight years to convince Gibson to manufacture his guitar in the 1950s—an instrument that at one point accounted for half of Gibson's total sales.
Global Delegation Tackles the Rohingya Crisis
Monday, June 01, 2015
Delegates from 17 countries gathered in Bangkok on Friday to address an ongoing humanitarian emergency involving thousands of Muslim Rohingyas that are fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
Obama Pushes for Cleaner Water with Sweeping Rule Change
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The Obama Administration is expected to announce a major overhaul for clean water regulations. The decision has already seen opposition from Republicans and oil and gas producers.