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A quarter century after the end of apartheid, South African elementary schools still lack many basics, including safe toilets. The government says it's committed to addressing the problem.

Budget talks between congressional aides and the White House did not break any new ground Saturday. President Trump is still insisting on $5.7 billion for a border wall.

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to thousands of calls and warned of hours-long delays, as officials across the region urged residents to stay home amid downed trees and snow-covered roads.

The U.S. trade war with China has cost farmers billions. Government bailouts have helped keep many farms solvent, but thoughts are turning to this year's planting season.

Health inequities are getting worse, according to new research. Factors like income, race and gender are playing a larger role in health outcomes than they did 25 years ago.

Offering rewards to catch criminals may, in rare instances, motivate people to come forward with a tip. Few people, however, claim rewards, and there's little evidence that they work.

Decades ago, Le Carré worked for British intelligence services MI5 and MI6. He has channeled that experience into more than 50 years of espionage thrillers.

New ADHD guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend children five or older take medication and get therapy as soon as they are diagnosed. Some experts say this is the wrong approach.

Pacific Gas and Electric says dry and windy conditions drove the utility to expand its power blackout zone by 90,000 customers across Northern and Central California to prevent the risk of wildfires.

Duke University is paying the U.S. government $112.5 million to settle accusations that it submitted bogus data to win federal research grants.