The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

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The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still ...

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ...

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages ...

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Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian ...

Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly ...

University of Missouri scientists are revolutionizing how waterfowl are counted by using drones and artificial intelligence ...

Public health leaders convene in Washington, D.C. this week to defend their vision for America's health, and look ahead for ...