Rick Perry's Loss Is Ted Cruz's Gain
Not even Texas is solidly behind former Gov. Rick Perry this year. Sen. Ted Cruz and other presidential candidates are successfully drilling in Texas for gushers of campaign contributions.
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The Perseid Meteor Shower Is About To Peak. Here's How To Watch
NASA says this year's show promises to be more spectacular than usual because "there will be no moonlight to upstage the shower."
NFL 'Deflategate' Saga Continues With Both Sides Back In Federal Court
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots star Tom Brady were in court today to update a judge on settlement talks regarding the quarterback's four-game suspension.
NFL's Effort To Combat Domestic Violence May Go For The Long Game
Last year's domestic violence scandal in the NFL spurred the league into action on an issue critics said had gone ignored for years. The problem continues — and so do the efforts to fight it.
Seniors Behaving Badly: Mayor Assaulted Over Alleged Sex Tape
A man who once co-hosted a TV show with Talladega, Ala., Mayor Larry Barton has been arrested for attacking him. A divorce lawyer says the dispute centers on a video that includes the man's wife.
U.S. Reacts Warily To Devaluation Of Chinese Currency
China's large and surprising devaluation of the yuan is rippling through financial markets. The devaluation could have an impact on the price of commodities and the exports of U.S. companies.
Eye Shapes Of The Animal World Hint At Differences In Our Lifestyles
Tigers have round pupils, but domestic cats have vertical slits in the center of their eyes. What gives? A census of the shapes of animals' pupils suggests size and way of life each play a big role.
Watchdog: Consumers 'More Responsible' With Credit Card Debt
Before the Great Recession, many Americans piled up too much credit card debt. Now, they seem to be a little wiser about using plastic, says the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
How Going To College Could Change Under Hillary Clinton's New Plan
Her plan — stuffed with ideas that have been brought up by other presidential candidates, like free tuition and more affordable loan repayment — moves away from the dorms-and-tailgates stereotype.
Mississippi Couple Accused Of Trying To Join ISIS
They were arrested at the airport in Columbus on Saturday. The Department of Justice said it had been monitoring the pair since May.