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Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane
Soundtrack to history
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - It's scratchy, lasts only 78 seconds and features the world's first recorded blooper.
Two moms, one dad
NEW YORK - Scientists in Oregon have created embryos with genes from one man and two women, using a provocative technique that could someday be used to prevent babies from inheriting certain rare incurable diseases.
Back on the campaign trail
Surrogates shore up support
Fatal shark attack reported
College price hikes more modest but still painful
The sticker price of in-state tuition at four-year public universities climbed about $400 this fall, an increase of nearly 5 percent that brought the average t…
Defunding of Planned Parenthood is blocked
Expectations low for Fed moves
U.S. may soon become world's top oil producer
Both parties see gains coming from Medicare debate
Another nightmare?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Here in a county that knows a thing or two about Election Day meltdowns, both parties are fretting over what might go seriously wrong before, during or just after the Nov. 6 presidential ele…
Boy Scout leaders hid sex abuse by scoutmasters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Again and again, decade after decade, an array of authorities - police chiefs, prosecutors, pastors and local Boy Scout leaders among them - quietly shielded scoutmasters and others accused of…
Social Security COLAs get 1.7 percent bump
Fact check: Stumbles in presidential debate
High stakes showdown