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Even tiny amounts of lead in the water can cause IQ deficits in children or high blood pressure in adults.

Justin Rose of Great Britain won the first Olympic gold medal in golf since 1904, after holding off Sweden's Henrik Stenson.

The global shipping industry is suffering a huge downturn, thanks in part to China's sagging economy. "This is likely to be one of the worst years ever in terms of losses," says an industry expert.

San Francisco wants to give long-term residents of a historically African-American area preference in a lottery for new affordable units. Federal officials say that would violate fair housing laws.

Police are looking for Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, who was born in Afghanistan. His last known address was in Elizabeth, N.J., where an explosive device was found near a train station overnight.

A new Pew Research Center study finds that a third of Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's supporters are most strongly motivated by opposition to Trump and Clinton.

China opposes North Korea's nuclear tests and has signed up for international sanctions. But China still conducts extensive trade and worries about a major crisis that would send refugees its way.

A Connecticut Superior Court judge wrote a scathing indictment of his state's public education system. We've curated the 10 best lines.

The candidate's physician says she is "healthy and fit to serve as President of the United States." She also takes thyroid medication and blood thinners.

Elkin, who died in 1995, was known for his satirical takes on American culture. Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews a new collection of essays that showcases the freshness of Elkin's work.