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Illinois couple welcomes 100th grandchild. Where do big families fit?Leo and Ruth Zanger of Quincy, Ill., have 12 children, 53 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, for a total of 100 grandchildren.
Scientists say 'San Andreas' is not accurate: Will moviegoers care?Actor Dwayne Johnson has said an expert seismologist signed off on the script for 'San Andreas,' but the US Geological Survey says it found several scientific inaccuracies in the plot line.
IRS says thieves stole tax info from 100,000Identity thieves have stepped up their efforts in recent years to claim fraudulent tax refunds. The IRS estimates it paid out $5.8 billion in fraudulent refunds to identity thieves in 2013.
FocusThe girls in the room: women plot a Silicon Valley revolutionSilicon Valley is perhaps the world’s leading crucible of innovation. But it is a man’s world – with women making up only 25 percent of the tech workforce. Meet the people working to change that.
Indianapolis 500: Scott Dixon heads field going for checkered flagA staple of Memorial Day Weekend in the United States for over 100 years, the 500-mile open-wheel car race attracts fans from around the world.
How a Missouri 'pothead' became poster boy for compassion on drugsMissouri Gov. Jay Nixon has commuted Jeff Mizanskey’s life sentence for marijuana offenses, allowing him a parole hearing – an indication of the public and political shift on draconian drug laws.
As Americans become more liberal, will Supreme Court follow on gay marriage?A string of four new Gallup polls indicates an America that is steadily and quite rapidly moving left to support gay rights, including marriage. Within weeks, the US Supreme Court is expected to issue a landmark decision on same-sex marriage.
Olympia police shooting has residents wondering: Will it be different here?While the events in Olympia, Wash., may seem similar to those of Ferguson, Mo., and Baltimore, Olympia is missing many of the key elements that sparked violent protests, such as a history of civil rights abuses.
NBA playoffs: Post-season stars populate All-NBA first teamThe usual suspects were named to the All-NBA teams Thursday. But there are some new faces who were picked for the league's select squads.
NBA playoffs: What does it take to be a LeBron stopper?LeBron James is considered by many to be the most physically dominant player in the NBA. How will the remaining teams in the playoffs bridge the talent gap?
Anna Kendrick's 'Indianna Jones': Should a woman don the fedora for real?Anna Kendrick's satirical reboot of 'Indiana Jones' for NBC's Red Nose Day celebration pokes fun at the backlash to gender-flipping revivals of hit films, such as 'Ghostbusters.'
‘In God We Trust’: Is the motto on US currency unconstitutional?Atheist activist Michael Newdow plans to have the phrase ‘In God We Trust’ removed from US bills and coins by invoking the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in his lawsuits.
Patriots withdraw appeal of NFL 'Deflategate' penalty. Why now?After a lot of back and forth posturing, the New England Patriots have dropped their appeal of their "Deflategate" punishments. Were both sides actually ready to go to court?
David Letterman retires in world where stupid pet tricks are now the normIn an era of VCRs, personal computers, and cable TV, Letterman brought a different kind of humor to the late night scene – ironic, self-conscious, and embracing of awkwardness.
Waco shootout witnesses 'not being honest,' say policeA shootout between two rival biker gangs in Waco, Texas on Sunday has produced 170 suspects, each with a bond set at $1 million by the county judge.
Why are Wal-Mart's profits falling?This morning Wal-Mart announced a 7-percent drop in profit in the first quarter of 2015, falling short of Wall Street's predictions and raising questions about the health of consumer spending.
Dean Potter tragedy sharpens lens on ethics of extreme sportsFor many climbers, Mr. Potter was a hero who was constantly innovating and pushing boundaries. But in a GoPro age others worry about inexperienced imitators.
- What happened to Dean Potter at Yosemite National Park
Dean Potter and Graham Hunt died Saturday after jumping from a cliff wearing wingsuits in Yosemite National Park. What happened?
Boy banned from North Carolina prom for wearing a kiltDavid Leix wore his grandfathers tartan kilt for a "Praise Prom," a Christian alternative prom for homeschoolers. But he was told boys must wear pants.
Picture-taking tourist at Yellowstone stumbles into canyonA New York tourist, who stumbled backward into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, was safely rescued Monday.
