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Kansas And Missouri Improve On Health Measures But Still Have A Long Way To Go

Though both showed improvements, Kansas and Missouri continue to rank in the bottom half of states on measures of health care access, quality, costs and…

John Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, testifies on Capitol Hill last June. In a letter released Thursday, Sopko says the U.S. may have been paying for "ghost schools, ghost students and ghost teachers" in Afghanistan.

Afghan Schools: Is The Success Story Exaggerated?

Afghan officials reportedly inflated the number of students to make the education system appear more successful than it has been, according to the U.S. inspector for Afghanistan's reconstruction.

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, pictured at a July news conference in Washington, D.C., said federal and local law enforcement officials plan to meet in Detroit later this month to discuss ways to reduce violence.

U.S. Attorney General: 'This Violence Against All Of Us' Must End

Loretta Lynch condemns the shootings of law enforcement officers in Texas and Illinois, as well as other acts of violence in recent months.

Alabama players celebrates with their trophy after the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU on Monday.

After Defeating LSU, Alabama Overwhelmingly Ranked No. 1 In AP Poll

In the minds of sports writers polled by the AP, Alabama's 21-0 win over LSU eclipsed its previous loss.

Better keep that window open, lady. There aren't many effective options for reducing hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.

Sad To Say, Most Remedies For Hot Flashes Fizzle

Women have precious few choices when it comes to treating menopause symptoms, an expert panel says. Cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis top the list.

Inmates bodies are loaded in a trailer truck at the National Prison in Comayagua, north of Tegucigalpa.

Honduras Prison Fire: Most In Comayagua Jail Had Not Been Convicted

The fire killed at least 356 people and now human rights groups are calling for Honduras to reform its prison system.

South Korean election officials put up posters of candidates in Seoul, South Korea, on April 2. The country will hold April 15 legislative elections on schedule, and the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is a major issue in the vote.

South Koreans Will Vote In Election In Masks And Gloves, Have Temperature Checked

On April 15, legislative elections will go as planned but with new coronavirus safety features, and the government's handling of the virus is a top issue.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton delivered competing economic speeches this week.

How Did Trump's And Clinton's Economic Policy Speeches Compare?

While both candidates diverge vastly on many issues, they also have some surprising areas of agreement.

Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar May Not Survive Tuesday's GOP Primary

In 1974, Richard Lugar was known as "Richard Nixon's favorite mayor," which didn't help his bid for the Senate. Now, with the Tea Party calling him "Barack Obama's favorite senator," he is in real danger of losing the GOP primary on Tuesday.

Ladybug Spotting Encourages Woman To Buy Lottery Ticket

When a California woman saw the ladybug she drew the obvious conclusion: It was time to buy several lotto tickets at a nearby store. She won $6 million.

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