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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Republicans made a clean sweep Tuesday, retaining control of both U.S. Senate seats and the governor's mansion, as well as…

One of the top scientific conferences on tropical diseases will take place without the people who have the most recent and direct experience with Ebola in West Africa.

Voters in Brazil go to the polls Sunday to choose a new president. Incumbent Dilma Roussef is up against environmentalist Marina Silva and others, in a nail-biting race.

Do billionaires have too much influence in both major parties? Three top Republican presidential prospects — Sens. Rand Paul, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz — say no.

Out of thousands of submissions, one soulful musician came out on top.

In France, some say a gastronomic icon is under threat. For the last decade, the number of pre-prepared, frozen croissants sold in bakeries has been increasing. These knock-offs are cheaper, but they're also less delicious.

Athletes train for years to get their bodies in top shape for the Olympics, and muscle definition is an attractive benefit. But for some people, chiseled abs just might not be in the cards.

The fire killed at least 356 people and now human rights groups are calling for Honduras to reform its prison system.

By agreeing to hear a case on admissions at the University of Texas, the newly energized conservative majority on the high court signaled it may be willing to severely cut back on the use of racial preferences.

The former New Jersey governor's investment firm has filed for bankruptcy protection and is being investigated. He reportedly pressed regulators not to try to rein in its risky investment strategies.