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East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon distance.

The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.

A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.

The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies.

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather.

Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

Charges the suspected gunman is facing include attempting to assassinate the president. He faces the potential of life in prison if convicted.

Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years.

The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed.

A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them.