In Reaction To Trump, Democratic Candidates Surge In Deep-Red Texas
For the first time in 25 years, Democrats are running in all of Texas' 36 congressional districts. But that doesn't mean they can win in the Republican state.
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Our 10 Most Popular Global Health And Development Stories Of 2017
From the 455 global health and development stories we posted on our blog in 2017, here are the top 10, ranked by pageviews.
Down Syndrome Families Divided Over Abortion Ban
An Ohio bill would ban abortions after a Down syndrome diagnosis. It has become a divisive issue in the community, much like it is everywhere else.
Smithereens Lead Singer Pat DiNizio Dies At Age 62
Pat DiNizio, a singer and songwriter who made popular rock songs as the leader of The Smithereens, died on Tuesday, his fellow band members say.
Kansas' 2012 Tax Cut Experiment Could Serve As A Cautionary Tale
People in Kansas are struggling to recover from the state's experiment with deep tax cuts. What happened in Kansas is similar in many ways to what Congress is attempting to do on a national level.
California's Thomas Fire 25 Percent Contained
The wildfire has burned through 237,500 acres and destroyed more than 700 homes.
More College Presidents Join The Millionaires' Club
Sixty-six university presidents took home more than $1 million in 2015, according to a new analysis by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Firefighters Battle The 5th Largest Blaze In California's History
Firefighters in California are making progress containing the enormous Thomas fire near Santa Barbara, but fear even one flying ember could send them back to where they were.
Tillerson Says He Would Meet With North Koreans, Even Without Denuclearization Talks
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. would negotiate with North Korea without demanding that the country first agree to nuclear disarmament.
Are $40 Toll Roads The Future?
In Virginia, officials hope a shift to toll pricing based on demand and traffic flow will change commuter behavior and reduce congestion on Interstate 66. Critics say the cost is too high.