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Alameda County firefighter Wally Armstrong cools down hot spots in front of a residence leveled by the Loma fire near Morgan Hill, Calif., on Wednesday.

After Record Heat, California Fires Burn Into The Fall

A wildfire near San Jose, Calif. has destroyed a dozen homes, and threatens more than 150 structures. Meanwhile, the massive Soberanes fire is still burning two months after it began.

A Revolution That Didn't Happen: Personal Rapid Transit

In 1975, the Personal Rapid Transit in Morgantown, W.Va., was expected to usher in a new age of public transit nationally. It didn't. Still, the aging system is getting a $100-million upgrade.

Jozef Jason, 7, reads a book to Ryan Griffin at the Fuller Cut in Ypsilanti, Mich., as part of the barbershop's literacy program.

Checking Back In On The Barber Who Encourages Kids To Read

Our story about the barbershop that takes $2 off haircuts for young readers went viral, so we went back to ask what happened next.

Politically Speaking: Teresa Hensley on how her experience makes her good fit for attorney general

On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome back...

The house of Harold Thomas Martin III, a federal government contractor who is accused of stealing classified information, in Glen Burnie, Md.

Ex-NSA Contractor Accused Of Theft Must Remain In Federal Custody, Judge Orders

A federal judge said that Harold T. Martin III, who is accused of stealing classified government documents and property, "is a serious risk to the public" and presents a flight risk.

Jennifer Schuble trains at the velodrome in Atlanta this summer before the Paralympics, which begin Sept. 7 in Rio de Janeiro.

A Paralympian Cyclist Gears Up For Rio

Nearly 300 Americans are heading to Rio de Janiero to compete in the Paralympics that begin Sept. 7. For Jennifer Schuble, it's her third time and the cyclist hopes to win gold yet again.

Organic Gatorade? The artificial colors may be gone, but it's still loaded with sugar.

Organic Gatorade: It's Still Loaded With Sugar, Folks

A beverage created in the laboratory now has a better-for-you organic version. But nutrition experts point out, this sports drink is still loaded with sugar and calories.

Drivers work their way out of Dallas during rush hour on July 1. The U.S. is on track to break the annual record for gas consumption this year.

U.S. Gasoline Use Hits A Record, But That May Not Last

Drivers burned more than 405 million gallons a day in June, the most ever. But more efficient cars and an expected decline in auto ownership could mean the peak will soon be in the rearview mirror.

Matthew Blair, a researcher at Tennessee State University, examines different varieties of amaranth growing in the university's experimental fields.

The Aztecs Once Revered It. Will You Fall For Amaranth, Too?

Hardier than corn, this ancient grain has a subtle, nutty flavor and is full of nutrients. But for most Americans, amaranth is still obscure. Researchers in Tennessee hope to change that.

Singer Juan Gabriel performs during the Latin Grammy Awards in 2009.

Juan Gabriel, The 'Divo Of Juarez,' Dies At 66

Juan Gabriel was a singular pop star who transcended borders and the trappings of gender.

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