Enrollment increased at every public university in North Carolina this fall, but that doesn’t mean they are immune to ...

Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, ...

A new study finds people who take weight-loss drugs also cut back on alcohol consumption. Researchers think the drugs could ...

The justices will hear arguments about the FDA's rejection of some e-cigarettes. High schoolers are at the center of the case ...

Nearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there's still debate about how to make them better.

Only about 30% of North Carolina legislators next year will be women. Data in a new book on state politics shows women are ...

The hearings come after years of lobbying by island nations who fear they could simply disappear under rising sea waters, ...

Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for ...

The court faces pushback over arrest warrants for Israeli officials, sexual harassment allegations against the court's chief ...

Rebels take control of parts of Syria in a sweeping advance. While some celebrate the demise of a brutal regime in these areas, many in this country of many religions and sects fear what a rebel ...

As many opted to surf the web instead of face the crowds the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion in ...

Cities across northern parts of lower Michigan and eastern Upper Michigan, will see lake effect snow through Monday night ...