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Kurt Masur in 2010, leading the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall.

Remembering Kurt Masur, The Conductor Who Rebuilt The New York Philharmonic

When one of America's foremost orchestras needed an overhaul, an unlikely leader emerged from East Germany.

A Spanish galleon is seen here in an artist's depiction of trade on the high seas in the 16th century. Colombia says it's found a galleon from 1708 that is believed to hold billions of dollars' worth of treasure.

Wreck Of Legendary Spanish Galleon Is Finally Found, Colombia Says

The San Jose sank in 1708. The value of its cargo — believed to include gold, silver, emeralds, and other precious cargo — has been estimated at more than $10 billion.

A U.S. Hunter Paid $110,000 To Shoot A Pakistani Goat

A trophy hunting program aims to protect the national animal, a goat called the markhor. Local social media was full of protests. But there's another side to the story.

White House Counsel Dana Remus, center, is seated next to former Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., right, as they listen during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Dana Remus made legal history in the White House. Now she's moving on

Stuart Delery will replace her. Also, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will advise the White House on public engagement and Julie Rodriguez will be promoted to senior advisor.

massive cloud of black smoke comes from a fire and hangs over the city

Massive Richmond, Ind. fire prompts evacuations and concerns

Investigators are still trying to sort out what caused the enormous fire across 14 acres at a former factory site full of plastics.

LiceDoctors technician Linda Holmes checks the heads of everyone in the Marker family for lice, including preschooler Hudson. It cost more than $200 to get the four-person household checked — eyebrows and Dad's beard included.

Pandemic or no, kids are still getting — and spreading — head lice

With kids back in school, business is picking back up for professional delousers. But how are kids getting head lice if they're physically distancing in the classroom?

Breadfruit is a protein and nutrient-rich staple in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Productive, Protein-Rich Breadfruit Could Help The World's Hungry Tropics

Packed with nutrients, easy to grow and adaptable to local cuisines, this tropical superfood could bring more food and cash to poor farmers around the world.

National AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka visted the Canfield Fair hours to argue that Donald Trump is a hypocrite whose business practices have shortchanged workers and contractors. A few hours later, Trump strolled the fairgrounds to big cheers.

Ohio Labor Leaders Are All-In for Clinton; Members Are More Mixed

Union leaders don’t have the political influence they once had in Ohio. And as WKSU’s M.L. Schultze reports, when it comes to this presidential election...

Poll workers sort out early and absentee ballots on Election Day in Kenosha, Wis. Hours after the polls closed around the country, there's still no winner in the presidential contest.

Results Still Unclear And 5 Other Takeaways From Election Night 2020

The election between Trump and Biden is still not settled, and it might not be for days.

Air conditioners on a building. Scientists say there has been too little research into the role of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in the spread of the coronavirus.

Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?

People are worried that the virus could be spread by air conditioning systems. Here's what researchers do — and don't yet — know.

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