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Attempts to restrict abortion in the state have intensified as Republicans took control of the legislature and governor's office.

The Democrat’s campaign submitted 1,175 petition signatures, but only 772 were deemed valid by the state’s boards of elections.

Those who use cigarettes are more likely to be prescribed antibiotics, possibly contributing to antibiotic resistance, researchers say.

The step ramps up pressure on the Chicago Police Department, which is already the subject of a U.S. Department of Justice probe.

In Britain, the website of BBC was knocked offline for several hours by a distributed denial of service (DDOS) attack, reports said.

"Why now?" Clinton asked an aide when an October 2011 image of her looking at her phone suddenly went viral six months later.

The U.S. State Department was expected to release about 5,500 pages of communications Thursday, falling short of a court's goal.

The appointment of Bob Dees was disclosed Thursday, as three top aides and 20 staffers left the Republican's team.

By March, all of the Texas capital’s homeless veterans should be moved into new apartments and houses, the mayor said.

Emails released Thursday included messages from officials questioning how they should respond to demands for the dashcam footage of the officer-involved shooting.

Bush said Wednesday that the Cleveland case — in which police officers were not indicted — was probably an example of the justice system working properly.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday new rules that would allow certain immigrants to switch jobs more easily while waiting for a green card.

The moves — expected next week, according to reports — will follow a failed legislative push for stricter laws.

Toys "R" Us shuts down its flagship Times Square location as rent costs soar and consumers shift to online shopping. Shartia Brantley reports.

Other New Year's events in Rochester will proceed as planned after authorities claimed to have thwarted a plot against a local business.

Most police-involved killing cases prosecuted in 2015 were filed by the prosecutors themselves, an analysis found.

After the Paris terror attacks in November, IS terrorists released a propaganda video showing images of Times Square and a suicide bomber. So New York City enhances security For New Year's celebrations.

Several drinking games for New Year's Eve and your party adventures.

The Facebook page for the event said the demonstration is to "shut down" a neighborhood in the capital.

College students told researchers they experienced panic attacks, seizures and hair loss because of race-related stress.

Tonya Couch's red hair inspired comparisons to the comedian.

The new open carry law for licensed handgun owners takes effect Jan. 1 and has police preparing for an uptick in 911 calls.

The towers are solar-powered, approximately 80 feet tall and equipped with radar and day- and night-cameras.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has the support of 11 superdelegates. Hillary Clinton has about 360.

Thanks in part to the work of black and Latino activists in 2015, voting rights, immigration and policing may be key political topics in 2016.

A California case coming before the Supreme Court on Jan. 11 could overturn the power of labor unions to charge mandatory dues.

More than 1 million people are expected to gather Thursday on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana beach to ring in 2016.

Comedian Joey Adams once said, "May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions."

It won't be business as usual on the first day of the new year, according to government plans for the holiday.