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Holes in the visa program that allow easy entry into the United States are being re-examined. President Obama is taking steps to tighten the program, while Congress works on a fix.

Historian Mary Beard says many of our popular notions about the empire are based on culture — like the play Julius Caesar or the film Gladiator — rather than fact. Her new book is called SPQR.

Named Sustainability Base, a NASA facility in California is a model for energy-efficient federal buildings. It's powered by a fuel cell like those used on spacecraft and recycles water for flushing.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is urging lawmakers to take a new look at the state's sentencing guidelines to find ways to cut the disparities in jail time…

The company says its Prime Air service will someday deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less using small drones.

The controversy in Washington D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood is touching on issues that have little to do with bike lanes.

The Atlantic's Eleanor Smith delves into the science behind many purchases, including the tricks retailers use to persuade you.

Cyber Monday may be giving way to Cyber Week, and Black Friday is losing its importance, as more shopping is being done online.

A memorial service is set for Tuesday at the Arkansas state Capitol for former Tuskeegee Airman Milton Crenchaw. He died November 17th at the age of 96.A…

Ho ho ho, you've shopped till you've dropped a bundle. Now along comes #GivingTuesday. Is this the best way to encourage charity in the holiday season?