What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy's Constellation-class frigates face significant obstacles that threaten their viability. From design alterations adding weight and cost to failing shipyards unable to meet production demands, the program is plagued by inefficiencies.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Jalen Kitna threw for two touchdowns, Lee Beebe Jr. ran for two and UAB beat Rice 40-14 on Saturday. The teams exchanged two touchdowns each in the first quarter before UAB (3-8, 2-5 American Athletic Conference) went in front for good on two Jonah Delange field goals and Adrian Maddoxs 99-yard pick-6 on the final play of the first half for a 27-14 lead. Beebe rushe...

Democratic New York Rep. Tom Suozzi advised Americans to "calm down" as President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks continue to raise some concerns. "Let's look at what they're proposing to do and their background, and let the Senate go through their process of vetting these candidates so that they can decide whether or not to give their...

No kidney-ing around Americans should be eating more of the musical fruit, say the pinto pros.

More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving reflects the American spirit. Unfortunately, the day's significance is lost in a sea of giblet gravy, Black Friday sales and gridiron contests.

The U.S. and other wealthy countries have agreed to triple their annual climate financing by 2035, but the incoming administration is expected to repudiate deal.

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.

The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.

It seems some of the animosity between Denzel Washington and Josh Brolin’s characters in American Gangster momentarily bled out off-screen in a heated exchange during filming. In a recent interview with Graham Bensinger, Brolin who was promoting his new memoir From Under the Truck reflected on his career and upbringing, including what he […]

The U.S. and other wealthy countries have agreed to triple their annual climate financing by 2035, but the incoming administration is expected to repudiate deal.

Democrats' crushing loss in Montana's nationally important U.S. Senate race settled a fierce political debate over whether a surge of newcomers in the past decade favored Republicans - and if one of the new arrivals could even take high office.

The Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.

Good gravy, that's a lot of food.

Stewartville continues to master perfection.The Tigers crafted a second consecutive perfect season following a 43-22 victory over Dassel-Cokato in the Class AAA Prep Bowl Championship Game on Saturday, Nov. 23 at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. Senior running back Dylan Scanlan rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns while senio...

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be agriculture secretary. She chaired the Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s first term. Winter storms could impact Thanksgiving travel for many Americans. Forecasts expect cold temperatures, gusty winds, rain, and even possible heavy snow in some areas.

WASHINGTON -President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be agriculture secretary. “As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American Farmers, who are truly the backbone of our Country,” Trump said in a statement. If confirmed by the Senate, Rollins would lead […]

The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.

Imagine these words as the first speech delivered by Donald Trumps incoming secretary of education.Today, I am here to deliver bitter medicine: American education has failed. Teachers and parents...