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As the death toll continued to rise from a wildfire that destroyed parts of Gatlinburg, Tenn., officials began to assess the response to a blaze that grew out of control in a matter of minutes.

I’ve been considering the slogan, “Keep calm and carry on,” its myriad permutations, and why I find them irritating. Being a librarian, I did my research…

In poor countries, only 1 in 27 people received minimally adequate care. In wealthy countries, it's 1 in 5.

Congress has approved sweeping legislation that would reshape how the Food and Drug Administration reviews new products and bolster National Institutes of Health funding. What's at stake?

Christenberry, who died on Monday, drew on his childhood experiences in Alabama. One of his pieces was inspired by an encounter he had with a Klansman. Originally broadcast in 1997.

Michael Slager is accused of murder for killing unarmed motorist Walter Scott in 2015. On Friday, jurors initially said they were hopelessly deadlocked, but then asked to keep deliberating.

Several companies announced Tuesday they would pull their advertisements from the right-wing site Breitbart, some claiming they did not even know their ads were appearing there.

A new survey finds strong public support for organic food, and suspicion of GMOs — regardless of whether people vote Republican or Democratic. Also, people don't trust scientists much at all.

A little girl from Sycamore went missing 59 years ago Satuerday. The disappearance is still remembered by many in the community.Seven-year-old Maria…

Outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger says lawmakers suing her to get back pay are ``cowards.''The Republican was named in a Cook County lawsuit by…