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Though most hoverboards are made safely, poor quality lithium-ion batteries could be the main culprit behind the recent safety scares.

Why Are 'Hoverboards' Literally Catching Fire?

Reports of the boards burning up have focused attention on shoddy lithium-ion batteries. While most devices with the batteries are made safely, precautions can be taken in choosing and using them.

Recounts Show Two Local Races Were Decided By A Single Vote

The recounts of the Nov. 3 election are over in southwestern Ohio counties; and two races – Arlington Heights mayor and a seat on Franklin city council ...

A bison herd with calves travels through Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park. The park has proposed a cull of 1,000 bison, primarily cows and calves, this winter.

Yellowstone Park Proposes Cull Of 1,000 Bison This Winter

The park proposes killing mostly cows and calves in this year's annual cull. The park's bison population neared 5,000 this summer; a 15-year-old agreement with Montana calls for a population of 3,000.

Upset over falling prices on their goods, angry farmers park their tractors as they protest in Paris on Thursday.

Farmers Stage Massive Tractor Protest In Paris

More than 4,000 French farmers took to the streets over falling food prices. The protests are a fallout of EU's agricultural struggle to stay competitive globally.

Oceans Called A 'Wild West' Where Lawlessness And Impunity Rule

NPR's Audie Cornish spoke with Ian Urbina, investigative reporter for The New York Times, about his four-part series, The Outlaw Ocean. He says the lack of rules contributes to the ocean's dire state.

What Happens When You Try To Date Offline

Lisa Bonos recently performed an experiment: She dated for three months without the help of her familiar dating apps.

Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a forehand in his match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on his way to winning his 300th Grand Slam match Friday at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Roger Federer Becomes First Man To Win 300 Grand Slam Matches

He now trails only Martina Navratilova, who won 306 matches at the highest level of tennis. Federer, 34, is currently ranked No. 3 in the world.

Variety of Funds Will Pay for Streetcars

Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman promised there would be no sales, property or city income tax increases to support his proposed streetcar system. Thursday…

Judge Rules In Favor Of AIG In Bailout Case, But Offers No Damages

A judge handed former American International Group, Inc., Chief Hank Greenberg on Monday a symbolic victory in his lawsuit against the government over the bailout of AIG. While the judge sided with Greenberg on the merits of the case, he refused to grant Greenberg and other shareholders any compensation.

Inlet Dance Heads to Stage at Jacob's Pillow

It's been close to a half-century since a Cleveland modern dance company has graced the stage of the prestigious Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts. However, Inlet Dance Theater makes its 'pillow' debut next month, marking a major milestone for the 16-year-old company. Founding artistic director Bill Wade is excited for his company but he also understands the greater significance. "The opportunity to export dance that's made in Ohio to Jacob's Pillow is an honor, it's a privilege and we're taking it very seriously," Wade said.

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