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Old Aristocracy Hill isn't a part of Springfield, Ill., that draws a lot of attention. The quiet neighborhood dates back to before the Civil War, its historic homes now carefully preserved by proud business owners.

Your crime fodder ... sorry, make that blotter ... news of the day.

The recently announced feature, scheduled for November 2017, may be the first Afrofuturist film with a shot of blockbuster success.

Backers of the Common Core say it's important for kids to tackle complex texts. Critics argue that reading shouldn't be a struggle for kids. We'll visit one classroom that borrows from both sides.

Historian Peniel Joseph says Selma is the first major film about civil rights history that properly honors the contributions of the movement's African-American foot soldiers.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon ordered all flags flying above state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 14 to honor a Marine killed in a base accident at Camp Pendleton.

A look at some highlights and lowlights from the San Diego Chargers' 10-8 season that ended with a 24-17 loss in the AFC divisional playoffs to the Denver Broncos.

Imagine living in a cell smaller than a parking space or a king-size mattress. Now add a roommate. The result for some inmates forced to live together in solitary can be murder.

We had 140 jazz journalists weigh in on their favorite releases of the year. Here are their top overall picks, with top finishers in Latin jazz, vocal, debut and historical categories.

Legislation that would ban the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” in California goes before a state Senate committee this week.