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The American College of Physicians says annual pelvic exams aren't necessary for healthy women, and could be harmful. But not all doctors agree, and the new recommendation is stirring up debate.

An earlier version of the satellite crashed into the ocean near Antarctica shortly after launch. Scientists are keeping their fingers crossed for the second attempt.

Nearly three times as many Central American children caught trying to cross the border since Jan. 1 said they came from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, than from any other city in the region. San Pedro Sula is the most murderous city in the world.

After the teens were captured earlier this month, Israel launched a sweeping search. The kidnappings have inflamed relations between Israelis and Palestinians.

The case, Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby, is perhaps the most important decision of the term. It centers on the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost prescription contraception.

The case, Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby, is perhaps the most important decision of the term. It centers on the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost prescription contraception.

In a 5-4 ruling, the court recognized a category of "partial public employees" who cannot be required to contribute union bargaining fees.

The factors that are driving the youth of Honduras and other Central American countries towards the United States, resulting in thousands of unaccompanied children crossing the United States border.

Offshore oil and gas money is central to the debate over whether Scotland should break off from the U.K. — especially in the remote Shetland Islands, where North Sea oil has transformed the economy.

In Texas and elsewhere, guns are playing major roles this campaign season. Politicians have opened fire in ads, literally, and embraced the gun as a symbol of their conservative street cred.