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The sculptor who created a much-maligned tribute to Lucille Ball in her western New York hometown says he'll replace the statue for free after criticism of his depiction of the beloved 1950s sitcom star drew...
A much-maligned statue of Lucille Ball will get a face lift after it drew worldwide attention as "Scary Lucy," according to the mayor of the western New York village where the 1950s sitcom actress and comedian grew up and...
When Henry and Donna Lou Rayhons married seven years ago in their northern Iowa hometown, it was a second chance at love for the devoted couple, both previously widowed. But their domestic routine of church...
A former state lawmaker accused of raping his wife in a nursing home is forcing an Iowa court to confront a little-discussed question of aging: When is a person suffering from dementia unable to consent to sex?
Determined to erase its spotty water conservation record, the wealthy coastal community of Newport Beach is among the cities preparing to crack down on water guzzlers and wasters in response to California's...
California's water board said Tuesday that residents saved less water in February than in any other month since it began tracking conservation efforts last summer.
The White House, State Department, and Capitol were affected by widespread power outages reported across Washington and its suburbs Tuesday afternoon, and an official says they were caused by an explosion at a...
The White House, State Department, and Capitol were affected by widespread power outages reported across Washington and its suburbs Tuesday afternoon, and an official says they were caused by an explosion at a Maryland...
A small plane with at least five people on board has crashed near the city of Bloomington in central Illinois.
A small plane returning from the NCAA basketball tournament in Indianapolis crashed Tuesday near the city of Bloomington in central Illinois, killing all seven people on board.
After nearly nine months of wrangling, failed deals and waiting in vain for a higher price, the sale of Atlantic City's former Revel casino is expected to be finalized.
Revel, the billion-dollar resort bust that was once widely viewed as the potential savior of Atlantic City's struggling casino industry, is getting a second chance as part of a Florida developer's ambitious plan to...
The Federal Communications Commission has been asked to consider whether phone companies could do more to stop the onslaught of "robocalls," the automated phone calls favored by scammers.
Jeri Vargas put her elderly mother on the "Do Not Call" list years ago. So why is the 88-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease still getting several recorded phone calls a day pitching her everything from vacation...
The Federal Communications Commission has been asked to look into the issue of robocalls, the automated phone messages favored by political campaigns, charities and scammers. At issue is whether phone companies can...
The Federal Communications Commission has been asked to look into the issue of robocalls, the automated phone messages favored by political campaigns, charities and scammers. At issue is whether phone companies can do more...
The next Ferguson City Council will face the daunting task of remaking much of the beleaguered town's leadership, a process that will begin soon after Tuesday's municipal election.
Voters braved heavy rain and lightning to get to the polls Tuesday for municipal elections in Ferguson, where the next city council will face the daunting task of remaking much of the beleaguered St. Louis suburb's...
A relative says a man found dead with his seven children in a Maryland home was trying to keep them warm with a generator after power was cut over an outstanding bill.
A divorced father and the seven children he was raising on his kitchen worker's salary were found dead inside their home, where a gasoline-powered generator had been keeping them warm after the electricity was shut off...
Thousands of kids take over White House lawn for egg roll
Thousands of kids take over White House lawn for egg roll
AP PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Easter celebrations in the Holy Land and around the world
AP PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Easter celebrations in the Holy Land and around the world
2 NYC women arrested on charges they plotted to build bomb for Boston Marathon-type attack
2 NYC women arrested on charges they plotted to build bomb for Boston Marathon-type attack
Indiana lawmakers unveil changes to religious objections bill as Arkansas scrambles to do same
Indiana lawmakers unveil changes to religious objections bill as Arkansas scrambles to do same
NJ Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges, accused of abusing office to aid donor
NJ Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges, accused of abusing office to aid donor
Inmate escapes from eastern Illinois jail after overpowering guard, stealing uniform, SUV
Inmate escapes from eastern Illinois jail after overpowering guard, stealing uniform, SUV
Arkansas governor calls for changes to religious objection bill criticized as anti-gay
Arkansas governor calls for changes to religious objection bill criticized as anti-gay
Indiana governor says he wants clarification to religious-objections law on desk this week
Indiana governor says he wants clarification to religious-objections law on desk this week
Indiana governor says he wants clarification to religious-objections law on desk this week
Indiana governor says he wants clarification to religious-objections law on desk this week
Amanda Knox 'so grateful to have my life back' after Italian court overturns conviction
Amanda Knox 'so grateful to have my life back' after Italian court overturns conviction