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Matthew Miller leaves after his trial at North Korea's Supreme Court on Sunday. The court sentenced the U.S. citizen to six years of hard labor for entering the country illegally and trying to commit espionage.

North Korea Sentences American To Six Years Of Hard Labor

Matthew Miller, of Bakersfield, Calif., had entered North Korea on a tourist visa. The country says he sought to be thrown in jail to investigate human rights issues.

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts gestures as he speaks during a cable convention in Washington, D.C., in 2013. This week, his company drew scrutiny for an agonizing customer service experience.

Tech Week: Microsoft Layoffs, Comcast Call Hell And Call Of Duty

Also in this week's tech headlines: Visa looks to boost online shopping, a Wall Street cyber scare, and fears that driverless cars could be used as "lethal weapons."

Creola McCalister, 88, protests the killing of teenager Michael Brown on Tuesday at a rally outside Greater St. Mark Family Church. Brown's death Saturday has sparked both peaceful rallies and violence this week.

Race Relations 'Top Priority' In Ferguson, Mo., Police Chief Says

Since an unarmed teen was shot and killed by police Saturday, the St. Louis suburb has been the site of protests. Police Chief Thomas Jackson urged protesters to be peaceful and end rallies at dark.

Janet Yellen smiles as President Obama announces her nomination for Federal Reserve chairwoman on Oct. 9.

After Overcoming Early Obstacles, Yellen Assumes Fed's Top Job

The world of central banking is largely a man's world. But Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve's new leader, has been undeterred by such barriers since she was in high school in Brooklyn. Now global financial markets will be watching her every move.

Economists say helping the health care sector, including through emergency financing to states and cities, is one of the steps urgently needed to weather the coronavirus crisis.

How To Avert Economic Catastrophe: Ideas From 5 Top Economists

Avoid layoffs at any cost. Set up emergency financing for states and cities to help health systems. Cut regulations to speed medical response. Those are some recommendations from leading economists.

KC CURRENTS 6-10-2007

By Ty Chandler, Alex Smith and Sylvia Maria GrossKansas City, MO – This week, a discussion of the new city council term with Mayor Mark Funkhouser and 5th…

KC CURRENTS 6-17-2007

By Ty Chandler, Alex Smith and Sylvia Maria GrossKansas City, MO – Alvin Brooks talks about life after City Hall and reviving the Ad Hoc Group Against…

KC CURRENTS 6-24-07

By Ty Chandler, Alex Smith and Sylvia Maria GrossKansas City, MO – This week, visit a couple of different types of urban farms in the metro area. And,…

KC CURRENTS 5-6-2007

By Ty Chandler, Alex Smith and Sylvia Maria GrossKansas City, MO – Judge Jon Gray retires after 20 years on Jackson County's Circuit Court. He talks about…

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly answers questions during a news conference on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."

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