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Shortly after takeoff, a Virgin Atlantic airliner radioed that it needed to return due to a laser beam that had affected one of its pilots.

The cartels' business models are similar to those of big-box stores and franchises, says Tom Wainwright, former Mexico City bureau chief for The Economist. His new book is Narconomics.

Gallup says that for the first time since it started asking Americans about Cuba back in 1996, a majority now see the country in a favorable light.

A White House spokesman says President Obama is expected to announce his nomination once the Senate returns from its recess.

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera is the second Latino head coach in Super Bowl history. And Charlotte's Latino community is talking about football like never before.

The Australian songwriter who has written hits for Rihanna, Beyonce and Katy Perry just released an album of her own. Critic Ken Tucker likes Sia's singing, in part, because of its imperfections.

After decades crafting funk, soul and disco hits with his seminal R&B band, White died in his sleep on Thursday at the age of 74.

Public health historian Gerald Markowitz reminds us that the problem of lead poisoning is anything but new.

A federal court recently gave strict rulings against police use of Taser guns in five Southeastern states. But court rulings usually aren't this specific, and some experts see this as a problem.

Gummi and Kiddi are two sheep-herding brothers who've spent a lifetime butting heads near the top of the world. When a disease threatens their flocks, they must overcome decades of estrangement.