Iowa Democratic Chair Troy Price Resigns After Caucus Night Debacle
Price oversaw a caucus process so riddled with issues that it could threaten the state's first-in-the-nation status in future primaries.
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Utah Bill Decriminalizing Polygamy Clears First Hurdle, Moves To State Senate
"Vigorous enforcement of the law during the mid-twentieth century did not deter the practice of plural marriage," Sen. Deidre Henderson said. She said it's time to end secrecy around the practice.
Can Coronavirus Be Crushed By Warmer Weather?
Many respiratory illnesses, such as colds and flus, peak in winter, then die down with warmer weather. Some experts wonder if COVID-19 will follow a similar pattern.
Ohio State Football Players Suspended, Charged With Rape and Kidnapping
An affidavit says Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint allegedly raped a woman. The affidavit says Riep began filming her, pressing her to say the encounter was consensual.
Attorney General Barr To Testify In House Amid Criticism Over Roger Stone Case
President Trump praised Barr a day after the Justice Department took the unusual step of seeking a shorter sentence for the president's ally. Four prosecutors in the case withdrew following that move.
Beer Waste Helps Montana Town Save Money On Water Treatment
Brewery waste, fed at the right time at the right dosage to a wastewater treatment plant's bacteria, can be used to treat water. One Montana town is doing just that.
Doctors Push Back As Congress Takes Aim At Surprise Medical Bills
As lawmakers consider bills to protect patients against surprise medical bills, doctors have waged a stealth on-the-ground campaign to win over members of Congress. Here's how they did it.
Major Smartphone Trade Show Canceled In Barcelona Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Organizers have called off the annual Mobile World Congress in Spain after a slew of high-profile tech companies pulled out, citing concerns over the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
'Ghost' DNA In West Africans Complicates Story Of Human Origins
Modern genomes from Nigeria and Sierra Leone show signals that scientists call "ghost" DNA — from an unknown human ancestor. That means that prehistoric humans likely procreated with an unknown group.
Watchdog Warns Census Faces Cybersecurity, Hiring Risks Before National Rollout
Weeks before the census is fully underway, the Government Accountability Office finds the Census Bureau is behind on recruiting workers and resolving risks with the first primarily online U.S. count.