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In a major victory for gun control groups, the justices upheld by a 5-4 vote a federal ban on one person buying a gun for another.

The Unwitting by Ellen Feldman is part love story, part mystery and part political thriller set during the Cold War.

On Monday night, the U.S. soccer team accomplished a feat it failed to achieve in the past two World Cups: beat Ghana. With a 2-1 victory, the Americans position themselves well for the games to come.

Many of Cliven Bundy's supporters are gone, but the rancher is as defiant as ever since an armed standoff with the U.S. government. For now, it feels like each side is waiting for the other to blink.

Australia has a long, dark history of racial discrimination against the Aborigines. A cooking and hospitality program tries to help youth discover their culture and build confidence and competence.

Consumers who buy their electricity from alternative energy providers have been seeing some price hikes lately. A consumer group is asking state...

Linda Wertheimer talks to journalist Lynn Sherr about her friendship with the late Sally Ride. Sherr has written a book, Sally Ride: America's First Woman in Space.

The U.S. Men's National Team has beaten Ghana in the group stage of the World Cup in Brazil. The score was 2-1. The U.S. team had lost to Ghana in the previous two World Cups.

Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation to restore Medicaid cuts made two years ago to save money. In 2012, Illinois cut funding for adult dental and…

Local officials argue that students there should be able to learn everything they need during school hours.