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Modern trees and crops may not have the capability to respond quickly enough to climate change.

The SCHAFT Robot will advance to the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals 2014 and will compete for the $2 million grand prize.

While average stars like our sun are common in the Milky Way, more is needed to explain the formation of massive stars.

Including Yellen's, 10 nominations are awaiting Senate confirmation, and many of these could be pushed to after the holidays.

Amborella’s genome is expected to shed new light on important traits in flowering plants, including in all major food crop species.

Radel said no one "will take away my passion when it comes to serving southwest Florida."

"Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder reportedly answered fan questions about his love life while at a convention in Orlando, Fla.

A study has found that dolphins in Louisiana's Barataria Bay, affected by BP’s oil spill, are five times more likely to contract lung disease.

U.S. couples search for sun and sand when it comes to both destination weddings and dream honeymoons.

Brianne Altice, a teacher in Utah, has been charged with three counts of rape after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student.

Louisville’s Charlie Strong is the heavy favorite (2/1) for the opening, followed by Vanderbilt’s James Franklin (4/1), and Baylor’s Art Briles (9/2). The two coaches with the worst odds are San Francisco 49er coach Jim Harbaugh, and the Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Tomlin, each coming in at 25/1.

This season a few squads continued their dominant play (Seattle, San Francisco, Cincinnati), several surprises littered the field (Kansas City, Carolina, Arizona, St. Louis), and one emerged in the second half (Tampa Bay).

The $300 million theme park will feature 25 attractions based on films like “Rio,” “Ice Age,” “Planet of the Apes” and “Alien vs. Predator.”

A new study of shark behavior suggests that the ocean’s largest predator may recognize which direction divers are facing and choose to approach them from behind.

New York Yankees star Derek Jeter reportedly has a strict "no camera or phones" policy at his Florida mansion, which local residents have dubbed "St. Jetersburg."

George Zimmerman has taken up painting since his acquittal on murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of Trayvon Martin.

Francis Bianco, 76, was arrested on charges of prowling, loitering and indecent exposure for allegedly masturbating inside a Fort Myers Beach Winn-Dixie.

Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey has testified in the Aaron Hernandez case.

A plaintiff's attorney for claimants criticized strict documentation standards needed for claims on BP’s oil spill fund, arguing that thousands are left unpaid even if they suffered damages.

Here's how and where to play ahead of the Tuesday, Dec. 17, Mega Millions jackpot drawing.

SpaceX has been chosen by NASA to negotiate terms for the lease of Launch Pad 39A