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For centuries the nomadic Tuareg have roamed across the deserts of West Africa, but severe drought is making that way of life impossible to maintain. Now they are settling down — and trying to maintain their traditions while learning a new way of life.

Investigators are working to determine whether an Imperial Valley farm was the source of onions recalled last week. Sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture found a potenti

Relentless rains have pounded north-central Texas and southwest Oklahoma over the past two weeks. At least 11 people have died. Thousands have scrambled to safety. Fire ants and snakes are the next worry.

Hear the slang phrase “not so much” much? It may be older than you think. Also, Martha and Grant mix it up over whether it’s pronounced “ornery” or “onery.” And they’ll puzzle over a capital q

Elder statesman Shimon Peres was elected to the largely ceremonial post of president of Israel Wednesday, capping a career that has spanned six decades and, Israelis hope, restoring dignity to a position that has been marred by allegations of rape and sexual assault swirling around the country's current president.

The San Diego County grand jury recently issued its final recommendation for the 2006-07 term. What is the obligation of local governments to take action on these comprehensive reports? The current fo

Larry Peterson spent more than 17 years in prison before DNA testing led a judge to overturn his conviction. The first story in a two-part special report chronicles how he ended up behind bars for rape and murder — and fought to prove his innocence.

Hostel II

President Bush falls ill briefly at the G-8 summit in Germany. He is forced to make some changes to his schedule, but does meet France's new president.

The introduction of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua as Nigeria's new president marks a significant point in the nation's history — the first time since independence from Britain in 1960 that Nigeria has witnessed the peaceful transition of power from one elected civilian leader to another.