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A group of Black female scientists and mathematicians known as NASA's “Hidden Figures” were honored Wednesday with Congressional Gold Medals, the highest award given to citizens by Congress.

Congressional investigators are continuing to talk with social media companies about what is known about the role Russian bots played in last November's election and how to prevent the next onslaught.

The Secret Service is facing sharp questions and criticism in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Four weeks of chanting and shouting on the streets were not expressions of anger about politics — but the sound of joy and excitement about the European Championship soccer tournament.

Flamboyant fitness personality Richard Simmons has died. His popular "Sweatin' To The Oldies" VHS videos in the 1980s encouraged all kinds of people to exercise and made him a beloved cultural figure.

If Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is confirmed, it would let Gov. Robert Bentley — who has faced scandal in the past year — appoint a new senator. Reporter John Sharp of AL.com explains.

Many of Helene’s effects are individual and heartbreaking, such as the deaths of children, grandparents and others. But the storm's impact is also so outsized that it’s clearly visible from space.

Superstars like Bad Bunny, Karol G and Juan Luis Guerra racked up Latin Grammy nominations. But producers and songwriters got plenty of love, too.

A report by House Democrats documents $7.8 million in payments from at least 20 foreign governments to Trump's businesses during his presidential term.

Senegal awaits the results of the first round of Sunday's contentious presidential election. Unofficial tallies indicate a possible runoff between the sitting president and a former political ally. The vote was preceded by deadly violence — sparked by opposition to a third term bid by the West African nation's octogenarian leader.