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In Celebration Of Labor Day, A Look At Women In The U.S. Workforce

In 1950, women made up less than 30 percent of the workforce. By 2015, women accounted for nearly half. Here's a look at the current state of women in the labor force.

President Barack Obama speaks to media after the G20 closing at JW Marriott Hotel on Monday in Hangzhou, China.

Obama: Talks With Russia Over Syria Strategy Suffer From 'Gaps Of Trust'

The president met with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G-20 summit. On Monday, Obama said their negotiations were unsuccessful. The same day, bombings in Syria killed more than 50 people.

Who invented Thousand Island dressing? Tour guides will tell you it was the chef of billionaire George Boldt and his wife. But Alan Benas has uncovered a different origin story. He now bottles and sells a version based on a recipe discovered in the safe of a century-plus-old restaurant.

Thousand Islands, Two Tales: Who Really Invented That Dressing?

The dressing, a mix of ketchup, mayo and some other stuff, is the subject of rival origin stories. One features a romantic billionaire, the other a Hollywood actress and a humble fishing guide.

The coffee cabinet is a Rhode Island staple. It's an ice cream beverage dating back to the World War II era. The ingredient list is pretty simple: It's just coffee syrup, ice cream and milk.

What's In That Coffee Cabinet? A Delicious Taste Of Rhode Island History

The ice cream beverage with the quirky name is a Rhode Island staple. It's just coffee syrup, ice cream and milk. Despite its popularity, the origins of the drink – and its name – remain a mystery.

North Korean restaurants, like this one in Vientiane, Laos, don't just serve North Korean cuisine. They are run by the North Korean government as a way to earn hard currency to send back to an increasingly sanctioned Pyongyang.

Would You Like A Side Of Propaganda? Lunch At A North Korean Restaurant

North Korean karaoke videos in the background, decent food and a free copy of the works of Kim Il Sung: a dispatch from inside one of Pyongyang's currency-making outposts.

Debbie Moak, of Phoenix, is against the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. She worries about the potential for people to move from marijuana to harder drugs.

Marijuana's Mainstream Move Triggers Different Kinds Of Family Talks

This fall, five states may legalize marijuana for recreational use. The change means parents and kids talk about marijuana in a whole new light.

Mentoring Program Works To Prevent Radicalization In Copenhagen

The most effective de-radicalization programs build trust and then challenges a jihadist mindset. A version of this program in Copenhagen, Denmark, is called VINK. A counselor explains the process and the lessons it might hold for the U.S.

In June 2013, Tuskegee Airman Dabney Montgomery waves to the crowd as he is introduced before the start of a baseball game in New York.

Tuskegee Airman, Martin Luther King Jr. Bodyguard Dies at 93

Dabney Montgomery served as a ground crewman with the Tuskegee Airmen in Italy in World War II. He joined the civil rights movement when he came home and protected King during the march from Selma.

Native Americans protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in southern North Dakota.

Army Corps Doesn't Oppose Temporary Halt To Dakota Access Pipeline

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it's OK with a short pause while a federal court decides whether the Corps followed proper procedure in authorizing the pipeline's construction and operation.

Former Fox Host Gretchen Carlson Gets Apology, $20M Settlement

Carlson sued Fox News chief Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. In a statement Tuesday, Fox said Carlson "had not been treated with the respect and dignity that she and all our colleagues deserve."

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