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Linguist Geoff Nunberg says none of the differences between American and British English would be interesting if the nations didn't share a core vocabulary grown from a common literary tradition.

As California battles raging wildfires, "containment" is a term used often by firefighters and in media coverage. But how does it work?

Days after confronting actor Michael Weatherly, a huge star for the network, Dushku was written off Bull. An investigation determined the company often protected itself at the expense of victims.

The San Francisco microblog service announced the move "effective immediately" ahead of a congressional hearing about Russia's use of social media in its influence campaign.

For too long the Old English poem has long been perceived as a "masculine text," says Maria Dahvana Headley. Her new adaptation is told from the perspective of Grendel's mother.

The day after Israeli troops shot dozens dead during protests on the Gaza border, envoys traded barbs at the U.N., countries confronted ambassadors — and Guatemala readied an embassy move of its own.

Rescuers found 12 boys and their coach Monday, more than a week after they went missing. But now authorities are grappling with finding a way to get them out alive.

Prisoner advocates say they have given the White House names of prisoners who may be ideal candidates for clemency. They are now waiting to see how the White House will proceed.

President Trump proclaimed the gesture "as a mark of solemn respect" for five people killed at the Capital Gazette newsroom. The White House had initially declined to do so, according to the city.

Internet freedom declined again in the past year and "manipulation and disinformation tactics played an important role" in 18 countries' elections — including the U.S., according to an annual report.