The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, has been eradicated from the U.S. for over 60 years. But in recent months, it has been detected as close as 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.

Oil is hardly the only commodity that saw a price jump as the war in the Middle East enters its second week. The palm oil that makes your peanut butter smooth hit its highest pric ...

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With the sun setting behind a cloud of smoke, Metro firefighters try to contain a fire burning at the Riverwood Riding Stable Academy clubhouse in Inglewood on March 26, 2001. The riding academy ...

Elsbeth dives into the world of competitive crossword solving and meets Steve Buscemi's Simon, the latest murderer of the week.