Oregon Teen Has Bubonic Plague, State Officials Say
There's no widely available vaccine to prevent plague, an infectious bacterial disease that's carried by squirrels and other rodents.
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Assessment Of Female Marines Kept Secret As Critics Blast Methods
Defense Secretary Ash Carter will decide in the coming weeks whether female Marines should be barred from ground combat jobs. That recommendation was made by Gen. Joseph Dunford, whose report hasn't been released.
As An Investor, Tennessee Maintains Support For Volkswagen
While Congress was concerned about pollution and deception in the automaker's emission problems, the state that's home to VW's only U.S. plant wants some assurances that their investment is safe.
The Hair-Raising Science Of Goose Bumps
Skunk Bear's shivery new video explores how and why our skin acts so weird when we watch a scary movie, get cold or listen to music.
Along U.S.-Canada Border, A Booming Business For Dinosaur Bones
Dinosaur fossils are often found along the U.S.-Canada border. But what happens after someone discovers them on their land depends on what the rules are about ownership, scholarship and preservation.
Halloweens Past: Wacky Pranks With Wagons
In earlier America, before the automobile reigned supreme, the family wagon was often the target for seasonal mischief and mayhem.
Jeb Bush: 'It's Not About Performance. It's About Leadership'
After the last presidential debate, Jeb Bush headed straight for New Hampshire. The state is critical to his hopes of winning the GOP nomination, but voters are not convinced he's the man for the job.
What If Every High School Had A 'Justice Program' Instead Of A Cop?
Video of a rough classroom encounter between a black student and a white deputy in South Carolina had us thinking about alternative discipline policies in schools.
Senate Passes Budget That Would Fund Government Into 2017
The measure, which passed 64 to 35, would suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government until after the presidential election campaign. President Obama is expected to sign it.
Polish Court Rejects U.S. Extradition Request For Polanski
The judge in the case, Dariusz Mazur, said the U.S. request wasn't admissible under Polish law. Roman Polanski, 82, has both French and Polish citizenship.