Much Of The Southeast U.S. Is Grappling With Drought
Months of severe drought are causing water shortages and wildfires, particularly in Alabama and Georgia. The USDA has designated part of Georgia a disaster area for farmers.
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Trump Administration Could Lead To More Abortion Restrictions
Donald Trump's presidency could have a profound impact on abortion. He has said he'll nominate Supreme Court justices who would overturn the 1973 ruling that legalized the procedure.
Toy Hall Of Fame: Dungeons & Dragons, Little People Honored; So Are Swings
Care Bears didn't make the cut; neither did Transformers or Uno. But it's a good day for Little People, first produced by Fisher-Price in 1959.
After Contentious Fight, Colorado Voters Approve Aid-In-Dying Measure
The fight pitted those who think the terminally ill should have the choice to end their lives with medication against those who worry people might be pressured into suicide.
In Economy As In Business, Trumponomics May Mean Building Big Things
In his acceptance speech, Trump pledges investments for U.S. infrastructure, adding a little specificity to his vague campaign promises. Skittish business leaders will watch who he puts on his team.
Bodies Of Missing Married Couple Found On Suspected S.C. Kidnapper's Land
Meagan Leigh McCraw Coxie, 25, and her husband, Johnny Joe Coxie, 29, were reported missing in December of last year.
Donald Trump's Businesses Pose New Conflict Of Interest Questions
One issue is what to do with all the businesses he owns. Other newly elected presidents have placed investments in a blind trust, but Trump's business empire is on a completely different scale.
Trump Has A Chance To Pull U.S. Out Of Climate Accord
During the campaign, the president-elect said climate change is not real, and he rejected last year's international agreement to cut greenhouse gases.
What Will A Trump Presidency Mean For China?
Trump has threatened trade retaliation. And his presidency could herald new instability in the region if he pulls back on the U.S. security umbrella that's been in place since the end of World War II.
Can A President Trump Get Rid Of Common Core?
Candidate Donald Trump made clear he hates the standards. But what can a President Trump do about it?