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The rate of premature births in the United States has dropped to 11 percent, showing continued progress in preventing the risks of prematurity. But there are big disparities among the states.

Activists in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., were arrested twice this week for giving out food to the homeless in a park. Arnold Abbott, 90, says he will continue to serve the food even if he's arrested again.

Joshua Weinstein managed to pursue his dream as a pilot, even as he followed in his father's footsteps and became a teacher.

Loretta Lynch is the lead federal prosecutor in a district of 8 million people. But outside law enforcement circles, she isn't widely known. She'd be the nation's first black female attorney general.

Melissa Block talks to New York Times reporter Coral Davenport about the impact of a GOP majority Congress on environmental policies.

Health officials estimate that every flu season, 1 in 5 Americans will get the bug. This year, changes in flu vaccines and in federal guidelines could help those most susceptible to the virus.

Are you ready to bring an eavesdropping device that's connected to the cloud into the privacy of your abode? Amazon thinks so, as it introduces Echo, a speaker that takes your questions and commands.

Robert Siegel talks to Denis McDonough, President Barack Obama's chief of staff, about working with the new Republican majority in the Senate.

Waco will be featured in a series of stories on C-Span in December. A crew from the television station has been touring Waco this week, making stops…

This week Denton, Texas became the first city in the state to ban fracking within its city limits. The ban passed with nearly 59 percent of the vote....