Some animals, including yaks and Tibetan antelopes, thrive at high elevations where oxygen levels are low. In humans, however, insufficient oxygen during development can lead to problems such as ...

Whether you leave a 20% gratuity or not, we all agree that tipping culture is out of hand, even if it remains a pressing American custom. And it isn’t because we don’t want people to earn a living ...

The White House is considering ending funding for a longtime civil rights election program aimed at protecting the rights of minority populations to vote, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS ...

Many of the city's oldest restaurants were established by Greek immigrants in the early-to-mid 20th century. These classic diners are known for serving no-frills American comfort food and providing ...

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Investors in public stock markets did something uncharacteristic Monday: They barely blinked following the weekend attacks on Iran led by the U.S. and Israel. Economists said the stock market’s quick ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stickers are left out on a table for voters at Greater Galilee Baptist Church during the primary election in Charlotte, NC on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Durham People's Alliance announced its PAC endorsements for the 2018 May primary election. (N&O file photo) Voters in the ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Voters in the Triangle will see a wide range of federal, state and local races on their ...

Voters in the Triangle will see a wide range of federal, state and local races on their ballot. The News & Observer editorial board has interviewed and researched the candidates who seek your vote in ...

In one of the first programs of its kind at a Texas college, the University of North Texas will offer a major in artificial intelligence starting next fall. The university’s Board of Regents approved ...