WASHINGTON (AP) — The vast majority of U.S. students still lack a solid grasp of science despite some modest gains by fourth and eighth graders, especially girls and minorities. The problem... READ MORE »

GARBERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Laura Costa's son and husband moved quickly with pruning shears as they harvested the family's fall marijuana crop, racing along with several workers to cut the... READ MORE »

ROME (AP) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake rattled central Italy on Wednesday, downing power lines and sending panicked residents into the streets just two months after a powerful temblor... READ MORE »

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has maintained for three years that he didn't know anything about the George Washington Bridge lane closures either before they happened... READ MORE »

CLEVELAND (AP) — Newborn babies at an Ohio hospital have joined the ranks of Cleveland Indians fans. The Cleveland Clinic says at least five babies born Tuesday at its Fairview Hospital... READ MORE »

ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — Donald Trump is taking a break from campaigning Wednesday to formally open his new hotel in Washington, while dispatching his running mate to play political defense in... READ MORE »

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's senate has voted to pass legislation that would, among other things, allow beer distributors to sell beer for off-site consumption in any amount,... READ MORE »

NEW YORK (AP) — Event planner Beth Bernstein decided she had had enough with Donald Trump after his 2005 hot-mic boasts about groping women came to light earlier this month. She removed... READ MORE »

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Police say they've arrested a man dressed as a tree for blocking traffic in Maine. They say the man didn't respond to officers when they warned him against... READ MORE »

Secrecy in the voting booth has become a thing of the past for those ready to share their views and daily lives on social media, but laws nationwide are mixed on whether voters are allowed... READ MORE »