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The focus of the Democratic contest has moved to New York, a state where both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton can claim roots. The two have started sniping over who's qualified to be president.

A study of Social Security and tax records says poor people live longer in some cities than in others, and it's not clear why.

For workers who want a raise, this was an encouraging week, with minimum-wage legislation gaining momentum and employers paying more across the board.

A group of synthetic biologists report they've created an organism with a minimum number of genes required to survive and reproduce.

Today's the day for not-so-serious news, from Google's new Parachute delivery service to a unique look into the life and humanity of John Stamos.

The FDA says tacos, tamales and other foods made with corn masa flour can now be fortified with folic acid. The move is aimed at reducing severe brain defects in babies born to Hispanic women.

"We're not the most talented team in America," Coastal Carolina's coach Gary Gilmore said after the game. "We're just the national champion. That's all I know."

Social conservatives in Texas say they support a lawsuit filed by their state and 10 others challenging federal rules on transgender students' use of school bathrooms that match their gender identity.

"This is done! This is done! We are never going home!" a commentator on Icelandic TV said. He added, "Live the way you want England. ... You can go home! You can go out of Europe!

Since the last presidential election, a growing economy has sent the unemployment rate plunging. That improvement has changed the political conversation, but it hasn't stopped worries about wages.