Ricci map - detail from a China panel. All images via Wikipedia. In 1602, the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty had a big ...

The European colonization of the Americas was one of the most transformative eras in history, reshaping continents, cultures, ...

President Donald Trump said he is pushing Texas Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps to create more House seats favorable to his party, part of a broader effort to help the GOP ...

Edgerton, Wyo. – A century ago, the small town of Edgerton became a town in the Cowboy State that contributed to the economic growth of Wyoming.

Our summer series ranking the best Penn State football players of the last quarter century is continuing on the defensive side of the ball with the anchors of the D-line — the defensive tackles.

Here are the best Michigan State football players on defense over the first quarter-century of the 2000s.

A 17th-century bombing destroyed part of the building, hiding the room’s entrance from view. It stayed hidden for more than 300 years.

On June 24, Alaska, Montana and other states could see the northern lights, according to forecasts. This forecast shows which states could see the northern lights on Wednesday, June 25.

Columbia researchers found arsenic in drinking water is associated with poor birth outcomes, and released data on nationwide water contamination.

Extreme heat is impacting states across the country. See maps of high temperature forecasts and heat index levels.

Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key geologic mapping work.