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3 red states will elect governors this fall. Could Democrats have a chance?

Gubernatorial races in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are heating up. It could be a chance for Democrats to get a foothold in these states with Republican supermajorities.

This sketch, by Commander May R.N., circa 1853, depicts one the missions to find the Franklin expedition, which vanished in 1845.

'Ghosts' In The Arctic: How The Long-Lost Franklin Expedition Was Found

In the 1840s, two British crews vanished while seeking a passage through the ice at the top of the world. Paul Watson became "obsessed with the mystery" and tells the story in his new book Ice Ghosts.

Former Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA) spoke about his plan to support free-market health-care reform at the Florida Medical Association in August. Romney's campaign declined to reveal his own health-care coverage, although he's required to have it by a law he helped pass while governor of Massachusetts.

Health Care's a Big Issue. Who Covers Candidates?

Health insurance is turning into a top-tier issue in this year's presidential campaign. We asked the presidential hopefuls about their own coverage — and that of their staffs. Not everyone was talking.

Obama Names Panetta, Blair To Intel Team

President-elect Barack Obama has named former White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta as his choice to head the CIA. He also picked retired Adm. Dennis Blair to be director of national intelligence, which oversees all intelligence operations.

Will AIG Need More Taxpayer Money?

The U.S. government has again propped up insurance giant AIG. It's the fourth time the government has intervened to save the company. The question is whether an additional $30 billion, on top of the $150 billion already committed, will be enough to save the company. Some analysts believe government aid to AIG will peak at $250 billion.

Keggie Carew — seen here with her father, Tom Carew — says, "It was never mundane with dad, even with dementia."

Author Unravels Her Spy Dad's Life, One Secret Mission At A Time

Keggie Carew grew up with her father's stories of parachuting into the jungle and working as a spy in Burma. She wasn't sure how much to believe until she started researching her new book, Dadland.

This April 10, 2011, file photo, shows a rig and supply vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana. The Biden administration has proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years.

Biden calls for up to 3 offshore oil leases in Gulf of Mexico, upsetting both sides

The administration's proposal seeks to strike a balance between energy companies seeking greater oil and gas production and environmental activists who want Biden to shut down new offshore drilling.

Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk

Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.

A screenshot of Dear Hannah Prep's TikTok videos, which show girls modeling the boutique's merch.

Breaking down the TikTok hype behind this preppy Dallas boutique for tweens

Impeccably-styled hair, brightly-colored crop tops and tween girls: why Dear Hannah Prep has gone viral on TikTok.

Journalist Bryce Hoffman describes Ford CEO Alan Mulally as an older version of Ron Howard's character from the sitcom <em>Happy Days</em>.

How Ford's CEO Helped Restore The 'American Icon'

In 2009, when the other Big Three automakers were filing for bankruptcy protection, Ford CEO and auto-industry outsider Alan Mulally helped the company post its first annual profit in four years. In American Icon, journalist Bryce Hoffman explores how Mulally helped Ford avoid the fate of its fellow automakers.

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