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The day of observation for Nathan Bedford Forrest follows a decades-long tradition of honoring him and other Confederate leaders, as mandated by state law.

Four freshman lawmakers, all minorities, targeted in a series of tweets by the president on Sunday denounced his remarks as racist and responsible for “stoking white nationalism.”

The journalist, author and former NPR host speaks out about her painful quest for motherhood: “There’s a lot of emotional blood on the floor.”

Forecasters estimate rainfall over south-central Louisiana at about 3 to 5 inches, and isolated maximum rainfall could reach up to 10 inches, posing potential “dangerous, life-threatening flooding.”

Your friends want to help you out when there’s a family health crisis. But it can be overwhelming to manage the offers of support. Here’s advice to help friends help you.

Older adults are dying from falls at a higher rate today than 20 years ago. But you can take simple steps to improve balance, vision and alertness — and keep from falling.

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.

The longest-serving member of the current court is also its furthest to the right, least traditional and most controversial — and with a new conservative majority, he may be having a moment.

Most of Manhattan’s West Side went dark Saturday evening, halting subways, traffic and elevators. Officials say power has been fully restored after about five hours.

In response to the March shootings that left 51 people dead, the nation’s gun buyback program asks owners of now-banned weapons to turn them in to police departments for cash.

Almost 20 states have passed laws requiring third-graders who aren’t proficient in reading to repeat the grade. The policy started in Florida 17 years ago.

The operations are expected to take place in at least 10 major cities and last for days. According to reports, ICE is prepared to target about 2,000 recently arrived migrant families.

Williams was vying for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, but fell to the 27 year old from Romania, 6-2, 6-2.

The storm system has prompted tornado and flash flood warnings, and officials are keeping a close watch on New Orleans’ levee system and infrastructure, which failed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Menzi Mngoma is hoping that the exposure will help him further his dream of becoming an international singing sensation who doesn’t have to drive for Uber.

Tennessee lawmakers passed a law to ban officiants ordained online from performing legal marriages in the state. But this month a judge said they can continue temporarily.

Some physicians say connecting environmental effects of climate change — heat waves, more pollen and longer allergy seasons — to the health consequences helps them better care for patients.

Threatened with U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to step up migrant control, deploying a new security force, and catching and deporting more migrants. Here’s how it’s going.

In 2018, all 30 MLB teams extended their netting over stadium dugouts. The protective measure has not done enough to safeguard fans from dangerous foul ball injuries.

In a previous role Stephanie Grisham was involved in an effort to boot a reporter from covering the Arizona House. Generally liked by reporters, she can be fierce in defending those she works for.

After Labor Secretary Alex Acosta’s resignation, federal prosecutors in Manhattan alleged financier Jeffrey Epstein attempted to buy influence over people who were set to testify against him.

A federal three-judge panel is weighing arguments for and against ordering the president’s accountants to release information to a Democratic congressional committee.

Medalla is Puerto Rico’s beer of choice, but it’s hard to find if you’re not on the island. As of last month, the beer is now in Connecticut, giving its sizable Puerto Rican community a taste of home.

The semi-submersible vessel was reportedly carrying more than 17,000 pounds of cocaine, worth some $232 million.

Genetic tests can now tell us a lot about our risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. But that doesn’t mean people are prepared to receive the information.

The Labor Department will be led by the third current acting cabinet secretary when Alex Acosta steps down on July 19. About a dozen major agencies are without permanent, Senate-confirmed leadership.

The storm surge started pushing water into areas around Lake Pontchartrain Friday, as Barry slowly moved toward shore. Some inland areas could see 3 feet to as much as 6 feet of water.

A 7-year trial in Mali provided house calls and health care at no charge for pregnant women and young children. The results inspired the president to make a bold pronouncement.

A former New York state assemblyman and a social media personality filed lawsuits on the same day an appeals court found President Trump violated the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter.