What makes some knowledge feel sacred, or even forbidden? If you’re wondering how some truths, ideas and symbols reserved for a select set of people get to that point — look no further than the word ...

The UK’s Climate Change Act is a landmark piece of legislation that guides the nation’s response to global warming and has proved highly influential around the world. Increasingly, the law has come ...

The Guard has been federally mobilized around the country at least 10 times since World War II, with presidents using it to respond to civil unrest. By John Ismay Reporting from Washington President ...

A man scheduled to go on trial soon in the federal Feeding Our Future fraud case faces allegations of tampering with a witness expected to testify against him, according to court records. Federal ...

The FCC announced that it suspended operations at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding the federal government. The banner atop the FCC website, as of Oct. 1.

Electronic Arts is officially being acquired and taken private as part of a $50 billion deal with Silver Lake, Affinity Partners and Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF) that will further the ...

Three people were killed Saturday, Sept. 27 in a shooting in Southport. Officials also said multiple people were taken to local hospitals with injuries. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Saturday ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuben Brigety, a former U.S. ambassador to the African Union, about the importance of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which expires next week. A landmark trade ...

The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans Olivia Ferrari Sea lampreys have large neurons and synapses, making them ...

The NBC competition series crowned its latest champion, Jessica Sanchez, on Sept. 24 Christopher Rudolph is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. He previously covered entertainment at The Advocate, ...

There's been some fishy activity at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The picturesque harbor is now a sea of dead fish, causing a putrid smell that overshadows Baltimore's crown jewel. The Maryland Department ...