Called athenaeums, a Greek word meaning "temple of Athena," the concept predates the traditional public library.

Japanese horse racing has been on the precipice of breaking through on the U.S. scene. It seemed like it was almost there in ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his deputies are targeting a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.

The Trump administration is moving to overrule state laws that protect consumers’ credit reports from medical debt.

The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for educators, wondering how long grant money will last and who can help them interpret federal laws.

Will Smith homered in the 11th, and the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in Game 7 to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive World Series.

The second-longest shutdown in history entered its second month Saturday, with lawmakers away from Capitol Hill and at an impasse.

All across college basketball, coaches have their sons on their staff, grooming them for the future.

A U.S. Senate investigation uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide.

AI raised concern over its tremendous consumption of water and power, but scientists are experimenting with ways AI can help people and businesses use energy more efficiently and pollute less.

The prolonged government shutdown in the United States has deepened nationwide hardships as delayed food assistance, rising ...

In this series, a Hickory Daily Record reporter delved into some of the earliest murders in Catawba County's history, using ...