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For the first time, the national civil rights organization has issued a travel warning for a state. The NAACP cites "racist incidents" and legislation it says "legalizes individual discrimination."

The bill follows President Trump's refusal to release his tax returns. Governors elsewhere have vetoed similar legislation, citing concerns about constitutionality.

“He’s got a knife! He’s going to kill the baby!” Those are the words spoken by Jennifer Irigoyen, a 35-year old Queens real estate agent who was killed in…

A microscope that clips on to your phone's camera can detect bacteria, such as salmonella or E. coli, even in tiny amounts. But the technology can't yet distinguish between good and bad bacteria.

The federal immigration enforcement agency said "uncooperative jurisdictions," like Los Angeles, were "putting officers, the general public and the aliens at risk."

An attempt to bring a little Christmas cheer has grown to capture the imagination of the Ohio city.

Lily is the first Sesame Street character to experience homelessness and food insecurity. It's hoped she'll help adults and children learn how to talk about these issues.

For decades, myriad name-brand Hollywood features have offered messages that are special to the masses of moviegoers and marketed to the masses of…

The measure would limit rent increases to 7 percent annually, plus inflation, and offer renters more protection from eviction. Supporters celebrate as critics fear it will diminish housing options.

Also in this week's education roundup: a new head for Federal Student Aid, and a California law aims to make charter schools more transparent.