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For nearly a century, Jimmy Red corn was used by bootleggers to make moonshine whiskey. The variety nearly went extinct in the early 2000s, but two remaining ears of corn were used to revive it. Now, the heirloom corn is thriving in the South, and being used widely by chefs and distillers.

From Hooch To Haute Cuisine: A Nearly Extinct Bootlegger's Corn Gets A Second Shot

Jimmy Red — the heirloom bootleg "whiskey" corn — was almost lost forever, until someone revived it. Now it's thriving and the darling of Southern chefs and distillers.

Trump's Pick To Lead USDA Heads To Washington With Some Political Baggage

Sonny Perdue, who's been named to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has held many political offices in his home state of Georgia. Farmers liked him. Environmentalists, not so much.

Mayor Megan Barry shakes hands with Judge Richard Dinkins at her inauguration in 2015. Her son, Max Barry (center), died last month of a drug overdose, his parents said. Mayor Barry intends to use her platform to "inspire and encourage other parents out there."

Nashville Mayor Mourns Son's Overdose Death, Urges Families To Talk About Addiction

"Max is not going to text me back. I'm not going to hear his voice again," Mayor Megan Barry said of her only child. The 22-year-old died last month of an apparent overdose near Denver.

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart following their meeting outside Moscow on March 22.

Massive Document Leak Reveals Offshore Accounts Of World Leaders

A new trove of leaked documents shows close associates of Russian President Vladimir Putin moved vast sums of money to offshore accounts.

An annual space law moot court competition imagines a future legal case set in space, where issues of liability and sovereignty can get extra complicated.

An Accident On The Moon, Young Lawyers To The Rescue

Each year, law students argue hypothetical, futuristic case that takes place in space. This year, it's about who pays when two machines collide on the moon.

Navy Secretary Nominee Withdraws From Consideration

Philip Bilden is President Trump's second nominee for director of an armed service to withdraw because of difficulty unwinding financial assets.

Coverage of a North Korean ICBM missile test is displayed on a screen in a public square in Pyongyang on July 29. It was the country's second missile test in less than a month.

Growing Number Of Americans Say North Korea Is A Top Threat To U.S.

The Chicago Council Survey found that three-quarters of Americans identify North Korea's nuclear program as a "critical threat" to America, up from 55 percent just two years ago.

Special counsel Robert Mueller (left) arrives at the U.S. Capitol for closed meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 21 in Washington, D.C.

After A Day Of Legal Shock And Awe, What's Next For The Mueller Investigation?

Months after he was named to investigate Russian interference in the election, Robert Mueller unveils charges against Donald Trump's former campaign chairman and a foreign policy aide. He's not done.

After A Day Of Legal Shock And Awe, What's Next For The Mueller Investigation?

Months after he was named to investigate Russian interference in the election, Robert Mueller unveils charges against Donald Trump's former campaign chairman and a foreign policy aide. He's not done.

Piles of softwood lumber destined for export are stacked at a Canadian lumberyard in Richmond, British Columbia.

Trump Administration To Impose 20 Percent Tariff On Canadian Lumber

In a dispute that dates back decades, the Trump administration announced it will levy a tariff on imports of softwood lumber from Canada, which is used primarily in housing construction.

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