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For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

John Ashbery began winning awards with his first collection of poems. He went on to earn a Pulitzer, the National Book Award and many, many others. Despite his often challenging style, he was one of the most influential poets of the 20th century.

In the 2015 season, baseball fans can expect to see new clocks ticking down the seconds in MLB stadiums — and for batters to keep at least one foot in the batter's box more often.

Indiana’s Attorney General Curtis Hill is one of 20 state officials lobbing a new attack at the Affordable Care Act. If successful, the lawsuit could...

Robin Hood has made great fodder for storytelling for centuries. The English folk legend fist was the hero of a 15th-century ballad. He then commanded a 19th-century childrens book before starring in the 20th-century silver-screen classic. Zack Powell as Robin Hood [photo: Roger Mastroianni]

20-year-old Arcan Cetin was arrested Saturday evening after the shooting in Burlington, Wash., on Friday. He is charged with five counts of first-degree murder.

We'll kick off the week with a look at what's to come in Washington and around the globe.

Alicia Alonso, one of the finest ballet dancers of the 20th century, died Thursday in Havana. The dancer helped start the American Ballet Theatre, then built the Cuban state ballet program.

This week’s an inch and a half of rain is another serious setback for Ohio farmers already dealing with water-logged fields and delayed planting schedules.

The city of Cleveland’s plan for community- and problem-oriented policing requires all officers to engage in some type of community policing. In fact, an average of 20 percent of each officer’s time will go toward it. Commander Johnny Johnson from the Cleveland Division of Police said community- and problem-oriented policing includes activities like walking or biking on a beat, but can also be done while responding to calls for service, for example at traffic accidents.