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What would incomes look like for U.S. families today if the income distribution were the same as it was in 1979?

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Science and Security Board is warning that "the probability of global catastrophe is very high" unless quick action is taken.

Forensic scientists can find crime-solving evidence in the tiniest details, such as the insects that arrive at the scene to feed on the decomposing corpse.

When Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy, Jennifer Steinhauer started preparing for the snack food apocalypse. Among the foods she tackled was a pink treat she had no respect for — the Sno Ball.

Although the Republican-led House decided not to vote to ban abortions after 20 weeks, 10 states already have such measures and more states are considering them.

President Obama is pitching his State of the Union proposals on a campaign-like trip and on YouTube.

Google plans to enter the wireless phone business, according to published reports. By purchasing capacity on the T-Mobile and Sprint networks, Google could sell mobile service directly to customers, a move that would shake up the wireless industry.

Cattle producers may get a chance to vote on whether they want to double the increasingly controversial $1 beef checkoff charge.Under a new plan unveiled…

The Illinois State Board of Education is conducting a survey to learn how schools are perceived.This year is the second time the 5Esstentials survey has…

Two of the biggest dollar stores are merging. Family Dollar shareholders agreed to an $8.7 billion takeover Thursday, choosing not to accept a bigger offer from Dollar General due to antitrust fears.