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At a press conference on Tuesday, President Trump said North Korea would dismantle a missile test site. But without further details, experts say it may not mean much.

Trump Says North Korea Will Destroy Missile Site. But Which One?

The president boasted Tuesday of a bonus "favor" from Kim Jong Un, but experts say it might not mean much without independent verification.

Smog blankets Santiago, Chile, in June. A U.N. report warns that even a 1.5-degree C increase in global temperatures will cause serious changes to weather, sea levels, agriculture and natural eco-systems.

Climate Report Warns Of Extreme Weather, Displacement Of Millions Without Action

A scientific panel, convened by the U.N., lays out a challenging path to keep the global climate from warming more than 1.5 degrees Celsius — the red line for dangerous consequences.

Former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton: U.S. is facing a constitutional crisis

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed a filled auditorium at the University of Michigan on Thursday. Although she spoke on a wide range…

In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church's right to protest at funerals, arguing that even hateful speech, when addressing matters of pubic import on public property, should be protected.

How Twitter Helped Change The Mind Of A Westboro Baptist Church Member

Growing up, Megan Phelps-Roper was told that God killed soldiers as punishment for tolerance of homosexuality. She started to question her beliefs after she began running the church's Twitter account.

Are There Zombie Viruses In The Thawing Permafrost?

There's a new fear from climate change: bacteria and viruses buried in frozen ground coming back to life as the Arctic warms up. We went digging in permafrost to find out how worried we should be.

The new strategy of some health plans for state employees is to pay hospitals a certain percentage above the basic Medicare reimbursement rate. It allows hospitals a small profit, the states say, while reducing costs to states and patients.

Health Plans For State Employees Use Medicare's Hammer On Hospital Bills

Some states have begun using Medicare reimbursement rates to recalibrate how they pay hospitals. If the gamble pays off, more private-sector employers could start doing the same thing.

5 things to know about Michigan's proposal to legalize marijuana

Update, November 7, 2018:Michiganders passed Proposal 1, making recreational marijuana legal in the state, on November 6. Read our article about what the…

Granddaughter Of Westboro Baptist Church Founder Chronicles Leaving In 'Unfollow'

Megan Phelps-Roper, who first picketed against homosexuality with her family at age 5, writes of facing feelings of guilt. In her memoir she says of her family, "losing them was the price of honesty."

DTE will reduce its carbon emissions 80% by 2050

DTE Energy will close its last coal-burning plant by 2040, and reduce its carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, compared to 2005 levels.The decision comes in…

Wilmot Collins stands in the Helena City Commission chambers before a meeting. He moved to Montana in the early 1990s and is now running for the U.S. Senate.

In Montana, A Liberian Refugee Mounts A U.S. Senate Challenge

Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins' strategy is to meet as many people as possible and make connections on common issues such as trade and student loan debt.

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