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The White House nominated Abid Qureshi for a federal judgeship in Washington, D.C. If confirmed, advocates say he would be the first Muslim judge on the federal bench.

Researchers analyzing recent drug spending in the U.S. say that high-priced drugs for rare diseases aren't having a widespread or significant effect on overall health care spending.

Elaine Harmon was a WASP — a woman flying military planes to free up a male pilot for combat. WASPs have received veteran status, but the Army had ruled their ashes couldn't be placed at Arlington.

The company's lobbying of state legislatures is just one factor in EpiPen's dominance of the market. Manufacturers of competing devices have struggled to gain a foothold.

Has the social media site been good for our mental health or not? The evidence isn't straightforward, researchers say, despite lots of study. How Facebook makes you feel may depend on how you use it.

The widening disparity that extends through Election Day worries Senate Republicans as they try to hold on to a fragile majority.

Hillary Clinton unveiled a list of endorsements from 95 former military officers, a day after Donald Trump announced the support of 88 former generals and admirals.

The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon was seized by armed militants for 41 days. Many of the occupiers have pleaded guilty already; the first trial begins Wednesday.