Cheerleaders spend hours practicing complex routines, often paying the price for injuries and lack of recognition.

Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made ...

A Macy, Nebraska, man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sex abuse of a child on more than 50 occasions. Before pronouncing Jason Walker’s sentence Friday, Chief U.S.

Football fans at Camp Randall Stadium were better behaved Saturday when the Badgers played Oregon than they were at the last home game, Oct. 26.

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Nicole Sunderland is a seasoned traveler who been to all 50 states. Here she shares 5 states she'd love to visit again.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KUT listener Dan Tatje of Georgetown, Texas.

Sandy Dusel works on a 500-piece puzzle with her team, Barely Holding It Together, during the Puzzle Palooza competition at ...

South Dakota's relatively unassuming national presence was shattered this week after a meteoric rise to power for Gov. Kristi ...

America is a vibrant melting pot of diverse cultures, traditions, and languages, creating a fascinating landscape filled with ...

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Columbus' beloved 'The Nutcracker' will return Dec. 12 to Ohio Theatre, bringing with it "My First Nutcracker" and ...