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The death of Miriam Carey, killed by police gunfire Thursday after leading a car chase from the White House to the Capitol, is prompting questions from her family about whether she deserved to die. The incident, which has not yet been explained, has also led experts to analyze the officers' actions.

The late American painter created one of the 20th century's most recognizable works in "Christina's World." His centenary puts his distinct mastery, and varied critical reception, into perspective.

As bat populations dwindle, a new effort is aimed at getting North America's bat researchers working on the same page.

Millions of homeowners with federal flood insurance are seeing their rates spike, in some cases by thousands of dollars. FEMA says the new program better reflects the real risks of climate change.

After vaccination, some people have reported heavy periods or breakthrough bleeding. But changes to menstruation are not listed as a possible side-effect since clinical trials haven't investigated it.

President Trump acts like his campaign promise to build a border wall means the difference between keeping his base of supporters and losing them. But is that really the case?

Nearly a year after jurors failed to reach a verdict on sexual assault charges against Bill Cosby, the comedian is about to be tried again. This time attorneys will be factoring in the impact of the #MeToo movement on the jury.

In the world of local theater, the phrase feast or famine has special meaning this week.

New York City hospitals say they're better prepared for the growing number of COVID-19 cases than they were earlier this year, but some health care workers are worried.

With access to safe and legal abortions coming into question, emergency contraception will be more important than ever. However, finding that contraception at the local pharmacy is no easy task.