How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town
The kindergarten vaccination rate against the measles in Gaines County is 82%, far below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.
Mitt Romney Denounces Trump; Speech Likely Won't Affect Trump's Standing
Many GOP leaders insist Donald Trump would not be the party's nominee for president. On Thursday, former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney warned of dire consequences if Trump were elected.
First Family To Stay In Washington After They Leave The White House
Obama says they're putting off a move when his term is up so Sasha can finish high school in Washington, D.C. It's been 95 years since a president stayed on in the nation's capital after his term.
Would Another LA Olympics Be As Successful As The '84 Games?
Los Angeles is pitching frugality in its hopes to land the winning 2024 Olympics bid. Skepticism remains by those who worry that the price tag to host an Olympics leaves the city vulnerable.
Restored Movies By African-American Filmmakers Find New Audiences
Some of the earliest movies by African-American filmmakers from the 1920s through 1940s have been sitting in film archives over the years on poor-quality film prints. Now a collection of them has been digitally restored to re-introduce them to audiences.
How Does Sunshine Affect The Lottery?
Social science research examines how the mood of gamblers can change the way they think about risk. New Yorkers buy more lottery tickets when the weather is good and when their sports teams win games.
Clinton Celebrates Super Tuesday Wins; Sanders Campaigns In Maine, Michigan
Hillary Clinton attended a star-studded concert in New York City. Bernie Sanders flew to Maine and Michigan to rally voters. On the Democratic side, Michigan is the next big prize.
Donald Trump Looms Large — Even Among Observers Looking On From Germany
In Germany, the American presidential primaries are generating more interest than usual — especially in Trump, a candidate who has German roots, and whose rise has many Germans feeling alarmed.
Evangelical Leaders Question Movement's Support Of Trump
The apparent depth of support for Donald Trump among evangelical voters has produced an identity crisis within that conservative world. Some are disassociating themselves from the broader community.
Super Tuesday Sparks Ideas About Moving To Canada
In the hours following the Super Tuesday contests, the search-term "How can I move to Canada" rose by 1,500 percent on Google. That caused Canada's immigration website to crash.
Rare Ty Cobb Baseball Cards Found In Bag That Looked Like Trash
The seven cards are more than 100 years old, and could be worth more than a million dollars. A collector is calling it "one of the greatest discoveries in the history of [their] hobby."