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Wyoming has long been one of the whitest states in the country, but over the last few years its black population has more than doubled. African-Americans still make up a tiny percentage of the state's population, but the substantial shift is largely a result of the oil boom of the last few years. But with oil prices so low, layoffs are looming.

Teens living on reservations often face a daunting array of hurdles. To help them cope, Navajo sibling musicians Clayson and Jeneda Benally are working to inspire students to write songs of their own.

Lawmakers in Congress will be negotiating whether to extend the Patriot Act. That's the law written following the September 11th attacks, designed to thwart future acts of terrorism in the U.S.

In Perris, Calif., 13 siblings are receiving medical treatment after a teenage girl escaped on Sunday and called 911. The couple were arrested on suspicion of torture and child abuse.

Hip-hop's newly engaged couple release their first sounds from forthcoming baby, err, album, Everything's Fine.

Washington was roiled by sexual harassment allegations and resignations this week, even as the Russia investigation pressed on.

Americans spent freely over the holidays, making it the best Christmas shopping season in years. Sales picked up as the economy continues to recover, with unemployment down and consumer confidence up. Weather and a favorable shopping calendar also boosted the fortunes of retailers.

2018 is off to a frigid start. From Texas to the mid-Atlantic to the Ohio Valley, temperatures are significantly lower than average, with sometimes fatal consequences.

Las Vegas got its first major pro-sports franchise this fall with the NHL expansion team Golden Knights. The team played their first home game Tuesday night, and paid tribute to the shooting victims.

The softball-size, deep-fried morsels, which have been offered in this Kentucky city's restaurants for more than a century, are taking a hit due to low supply and high costs in the oyster industry.