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Scientists need curiosity, determination — and luck. We're especially interested in that last bit, so tell us your stories of mistakes and surprises that led to discoveries in the past few years.

After a tap of a cane on Phil's tree-trunk cage, his door was opened, and the animal emerged to proclaim an early end to winter.

Earth's crowded — and remote — spots are highlighted in entries to the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest.

The train, going 106 mph in a 50 mph zone, jumped the tracks last year in Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring scores more.

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio and WNYT NewsChannel 13 will host a live debate among the candidates for New York's 19th Congressional district on October 22…

Michael McFaul led the Obama administration's so-called "reset" of diplomatic relations with the country over the past five years. He says he is leaving to reunite with his family in California.

Angered by leaks to social media, the Turkish government tries to block access to the video-sharing site just days after attempting to shut down Turkish tweets.

The stretch of road is known for its treacherous traffic. But on Thursday afternoon, something deeply human occurred on Miami's 836.

Sharon's casket was lying in state outside the Knesset on Sunday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sharon was "one of the greatest military leaders."

Rescuers are trying to reach the people, who were discovered after screams were heard coming from a mine near Johannesburg. Illegal mining is common in the region.