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The Falcon is one of 120 pubs that Wandsworth has designated for protection. The pub, which has stained glass windows, dates to the 1800s.

London Borough Raises Pints — And Legal Protections — To U.K.'s Fading Pubs

Thousands of British pubs have closed in recent years. One London borough is trying to protect its pubs by requiring government approval if owners want to sell them for a different use.

Officials investigate the scene of a fatal head-on collision on Route 1 at the town line of Wiscasset and Woolwich in Maine in May.

Tech, Human Errors Drive Growing Death Toll In Auto Crashes

Last year, Americans logged more than 3.1 trillion miles and 35,092 people died on the nation's roadways. Now, there's a plan to eliminate traffic fatalities within 30 years.

Flares and electric lights on oil well pads illuminate low-hanging clouds near Watford City, North Dakota.

Oil Boom Means Sky Watchers Hoping for Starlight Just Get Stars, Lite

Light pollution has increased by 500 percent at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, thanks to nearby oil fields. Stargazers and oilmen are working together to find a solution.

A picture taken on April 22, 2011, shows a special Easter eggshell decorated with more than 20,000 holes by Franc Grom, an artist based in the Slovenian village of Stara Vrhnika. Using a tiny electric drill, Grom pokes thousands of holes in eggshells to create intricate designs.

Eggs Become Art To Celebrate Life's Rebirth

Cultures around the world decorate eggs to celebrate spring. Modern artists continue those traditions, reflecting the fragility and beauty of life.

Ukrainians have been crafting <em>pysanky</em>, elaborately decorated eggs, for thousands of years. "There's an ancient legend that as long as <em>pysanky</em> are made, evil will not prevail in the world," says one <em>pysanky</em> artist.

Easter Egg Art: Hatched From An Ancient Tradition To Celebrate Rebirth

Cultures around the world decorate eggs to celebrate spring. Modern artists continue those traditions, reflecting the fragility and beauty of life.

A new Illinois state law aims to take advantage of the close relationships people often have with beauty professionals, and train stylists to recognize signs of abuse.

With New Law, Illinois Stylists Join The Fight Against Domestic Violence

The state law requires salon professionals to get abuse-prevention training during their licensing process. Lawmakers and stylists hope to use a unique relationship with clients to prevent abuse.

The MV LeConte heading into Haines. The Alaska Marine Highway is how many people in Southeast Alaska get from town to town.

In Southeast Alaska, The Ferry System Is A Lifeline

In most of the Inside Passage, there are no roads connecting the communities, so Alaskans depend heavily on ferries: the Alaska Marine Highway System.

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that would strip federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities.

Trump Threatens 'Sanctuary' Cities With Loss Of Federal Funds

It's unclear which jurisdictions would be covered by an executive order the president signed Thursday, or which funds would be withheld. Trump wants cities to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

Wreathes and red ornaments adorn this entrance to the White House.

For The Holidays, The Obamas Open Up The White House One Last Time

Volunteers started working the day after Thanksgiving to give the White House its annual holiday charm.

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

Chief Justice John Roberts Lauds Federal District Judges In Year-End Report

Roberts praised the "selfless, patriotic and brave" lower court judges, writing, "District judges make a difference every day, and leave a lasting legacy, by making our society more fair and just."

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