L.A.'s wealthiest neighborhoods see resurgence of whooping cough as vaccination rates drop The wealthiest schools in Los Angeles are seeing one of the lowest rates of vaccination, equaling that of one of the weakest countries -- economically -- in the world, paired with a higher rate of diseases in students, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The excitement is growing for the Sept. 20 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $196 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.
Environmental activists are preparing for what could be the largest climate change protest in history this Sunday at the People's Climate March in New York City.
U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, who have long talked about the need to curb sexual assault at universities, got some help on Friday from the people many young adults actually listen to: celebrities and athletes.
All around the world, people are celebrating International Talk Like A Pirate Day. If you ever needed a good excuse to talk like a pirate, then today is your day! All around the world, people are celebrating International Talk Like A Pirate Day, an annual commemoration that gives pirate lovers a reason to change their Facebook language preference to "English (Pirate)," showoff their collection of costume eyepatches and use the term "Arrrrgh!" The linguistic holiday, which began back in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers aka Ol' Chumbucket and Cap'n Slappy, has since grown into a worldwide phenomenon, reports the New York Daily News.
Agency testing cameras as possible response to use-of-force incidents U. S. Border Patrol next month will begin testing body cameras with an eye on future use out in the field, according to a report from USA Today.
Fire has forced around 2,800 people to evacuate in northern California A California man is set to appear in court on Friday, facing arson charges based on allegations that he deliberately started a fire that has devastated parts of northern California.
Don Spirit, a grandfather of six, killed his daughter and grandchildren in their Florida home and then committed suicide. The police are investigating his motives.
NYC I.D.'s geared to undocumented immigrants offer free memberships to cultural institutions New York City is debuting new government ID cards that will do more for residents than offer a form of I.
If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $72 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Sept. 19, at 11 p.m. EST.
The mother of Ramarley Graham, Constance Malcolm, met the U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara this week to learn that the Justice Department has opened a full investigation into the killing of her son by a New York police officer.
A woman convicted of starving, torturing and killing her girlfriend's 9-year-old son 10 years ago became the second woman to be executed in Texas on Wednesday.
Twitter and Facebook users are helping Philadelphia police in an ongoing investigation find a group of suspects accused of beating up a gay couple on Sept. 11.
Income gap increases in Manhattan, with Hispanics earning the lowest median income The income gap in Manhattan is increasing, causing the island to become extremely divided and resulting in some racial disparities, according to Census Bureau data as reported by The New York Times.
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Virginia reported cases of enterovirus A severe respiratory illness that has affected hundreds in the U. S. Midwest has spread to four more states and now has been reported in more than a dozen states across the country.
According to a new report by University of Arizona scientists, the same meteor that killed the dinosaurs is also responsible for mesmerizing fall foliage.
