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Emperor penguins are so shy their heart rates go up when researchers get near enough to check their vital signs. Scientists came up with a way to approach remotely: a rover, disguised as baby penguin.

The 29-year-old was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor and moved to Oregon because it allows terminally ill people to end their lives with the assistance of a doctor.

The election outlook is promising for the GOP. But there are a few scenarios that could have America waiting well beyond Nov. 4 to know which party controls the Senate.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwestern and Plains has dropped again.A survey report issued early Monday says the overall…

Can U.S. citizens born in Jerusalem list Israel as their place of birth on their passports? A 12-year-old boy is contesting the U.S. position that no one has sovereignty over the city.

On his new album, Lily-O, the folk musician approaches the genre with a sense of adventure, not reverence. In the process, he makes parts of our musical past viscerally present to us.

In his new book, Cory Doctorow shows creators how to survive in the digital age. He says the problem with copyright law is tech platforms have more control over content than the people who make it.

Thirty-five percent of African Americans older than 25 have never been married — a greater number than any other racial demographic. We explore why and hear from a couple that is beating the odds.

Robert Siegel talks to Washington Post reporter Liz Sly about her recent report from Syria, where moderate rebel groups were routed over the weekend in the northern part of the country.

The Daily Show correspondent was born in India, raised in England and moved to Florida as a teen. His new essay collection reflects on his acting career and his life as an immigrant.