The flooding disaster in Texas is far from over. At least 20 people are now confirmed dead, 14 are still missing, and rain is forecast for the weekend.
The death toll has risen to at least 20 people in this week's catastrophic flooding in Texas and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, even more severe weather is forecast for the storm-weary states Thursday.
Nebraska lawmakers voted 30-19 to abolish the death penalty on Wednesday.
Legislation currently being pushed in California by Democrats would require all licensed centers to notify their clients of state programs that offer abortion services.
Summer is a time for ice cream and dips in the pool. But for millions of American children, it's far from carefree. When school lets out, hunger can become a reality.
After a nine-year battle with the federal government for using eagle feathers in his traditional Native American dance, Robert Soto, a tribal chief for the Lipan Apache Tribe, is getting his day in court.
Washington, D.C., is a place known for running and not just for public office. Visit the city and you will see people pounding the pavement at all times of the day.
Sophisticated criminals used an online service run by the IRS to steal personal tax information from more than 100,000 taxpayers.
President Barack Obama has suffered another defeat in court on his executive order for illegal immigrants.
A U.S. Marine has been convicted at a court-martial for displaying a Bible verse. Now her case is being appealed to the military's highest court.