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Greek protesters in Thessaloniki wave flags and banners during a rally against the use of the term "Macedonia" for the neighboring country's name on Jan. 21. Greek authorities argue that the name Macedonia might suggest that Skopje has territorial claims to the northern Greek region of the same name with Thessaloniki as its capital.

For Two Countries, The Dispute Over Macedonia's Name Is Rooted In National Identity

Alexander the Great is central to identity in Greece and Macedonia, which are quarreling over Macedonia's name — and bragging rights to the 4th century B.C. military genius.

Influenza covers its shell with two types of accessories: the H spike, blue, and the N spike, red. Here the flu particle is sliced open to show its genetic material.

First Human Case From New Bird Flu: How Many More Strains Are Out There?

The case of a Chinese woman adds to a growing list of avian flu strains to keep an eye on, including ones that are deadly and contagious. So why are there so many?

A Romanian army fighting vehicle prepares to cross a pontoon bridge across the Danube River.

In Russia's Shadow, U.S. Military Bulks Up European Presence

Thousands of troops from 20 nations led by the U.S. have been carrying out essentially one-sided warfare for most of the past month in southeast Europe.

Google executives say their company is committed to inclusion, after an engineer's criticisms of its diversity efforts sparked conversations outside the company this weekend.

Google Reportedly Fires Employee Who Slammed Diversity Efforts

In a 3,300-word document that has been shared across Google's internal networks and beyond, an engineer at the company said "biological causes" are part of the reason women aren't represented equally.

Nearly 25 Percent Of Homes Destroyed In Florida Keys After Hurricane Irma

On Tuesday, some residents of the Florida Keys were allowed to return home to assess damage from Hurricane Irma. The storm destroyed about 25 percent of the homes in the Florida Keys, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency.

A pedestrian walks past Austin City Hall, an early voting center, on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.

The Texas Primaries: 6 Takeaways To Kick Off The 2018 Election Cycle

Democratic enthusiasm was up in Texas, but it's still a very Republican state. Statewide, Democrats face an uphill climb, but in key suburban House races, they could make gains.

Texas Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke at a January town hall meeting in Alice, Texas. In his long-shot bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz, O'Rourke has campaigned in at least 226 of the state's 254 counties.

Texas Democrat's Underdog Bid To Unseat Ted Cruz Picks Up Momentum

It has been 25 years since a Democrat has represented the Lone Star State in the Senate, but Rep. Beto O'Rourke believes he can beat the odds by campaigning in every part of Texas.

Teachers are using OK Go videos — like <em>This Too Shall Pass</em> — to teach students about science and math concepts.

Teachers And Those Magical OK Go Videos: A Match Made In Science?

If you're a rock band, and thousands of teachers and students are using your hugely popular music videos in the classroom, why not help them out?

Ousted Marine Commander Aims To 'Fight Like A Girl' Against Gender Bias In Marines

Kate Germano worked to hold female recruits to a higher bar. Then she was fired. In a new book, the retired officer talks about her efforts to improve training for women throughout the Marine Corps.

An Iraqi man receives a dose of cholera vaccine in Baghdad on Nov. 1. There have been more than 1,800 cases in the country.

Cholera Crisis: A Neglected Disease Is Back In The Headlines

Cases are spiking in the Middle East and in East Africa. Blame it on the refugee situation — and the weather.

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