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Calhoun College, one of Yale's 12 residential schools, is named after 1804 alumnus John C. Calhoun — "one of the most prolific defenders of slavery in American history."

Researchers found that bariatric surgery combined with lifestyle changes can result in overall health improvement.

Uber is bringing its deep pockets to bear on its second largest market -- India -- with plans for a large support center in the country.

A poll found that 96 percent of Kenya's population is opposed to homosexuality.

A student’s decision to come out at her graduation ceremony was unprecedented in a nation where homosexuality is still taboo to many.

Hezb-e-Islami, a militant group headed by former warlord and political leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, is fighting the Taliban.

Brian Nielsen said he was ready to apologize to the organizer of the parade, the Albert Lea Chamber of Commerce.

Some bankers said the vote made it more likely that Greece would leave the single currency.

Markets around the world are weakening amid fears of a possible exit of Greece from the eurozone.

Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but the target and method was consistent with previous attacks by Boko Haram.

Carli Lloyd's hat trick in the first 16 minutes set World Cup records and was the catalyst the U.S. women needed to win their first World Cup since 1999.

"Still nothing is clear. ... Some differences remain and we are trying and working hard," Mohammad Javad Zarif told reporters.

The French wine-making regions of Champagne and parts of Burgundy were recognized for development of secondary fermentation and agro-industrial enterprise.

The repercussions from the Greek decision could be widespread, particularly throughout Europe where the future of the euro could be called into question.

A Kandahar hospital is treating those injured in a suicide bomb attack set off by an assailant on a motorcycle.

"I was offended by his remarks," former Texas Gov. Rick Perry says of the New York real-estate mogul's comments about Mexicans.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the emerging deal is more of a breakdown than breakthrough.

American and Iraqi government forces responded by stepping up assaults on the militant Islamic State group in both countries late Saturday and early Sunday.

The successful resupply mission capped a string of recent failures, which have raised questions about NASA's relationships with commercial spaceflight companies.

The EU's unity, solidarity and international standing are at risk from Greece's debt, Russia's role in Ukraine, Britain's pursuit of opt-outs and Mediterranean migration.

A coalition representative says the bombing was "one of the largest deliberate engagements we have conducted to date,” adding it had restricted the militants' freedom of movement.