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The government report on U.S. economic growth due Friday morning is expected to show a bounce-back in growth during April, May and June, after a sluggish start to the year.

Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric M. Davis told a courtroom on Monday that he's still preparing for the blockbuster trial to start Tuesday, even as both sides engaged in settlement talks.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before the House Committee on Financial Services Wednesday, saying that when and how the Fed winds down its stimulus program will depend on economic conditions.

Taken just nine days apart, two images illustrate the impact a recent warm period had on the Antarctic Peninsula. NASA says such warmth "has become more common in recent years."

One of the four county officials in Oklahoma who were caught on tape allegedly talking about murdering reporters and lynching Black residents stepped down on Wednesday.

One of the largest public works project in California history is struggling to re-gain public confidence amid construction delays and questions about whether the new bridge will be safe. A scheduled opening for Labor Day is in doubt as officials race to fix a series of bad bolts that were meant to keep the bridge secure in a catastrophic earthquake.

Rising water temperatures and increasing ocean acidity can kill coral reefs. But a new study finds that dead reefs can potentially recover from catastrophes if ocean temperatures stabilize. Some scientists say the resiliency of coral reef may be the key to their survival.

A new survey of lead pipes across the United States estimates that Florida has more than any other state. Industrial states like Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania are more typically associated with extensive lead pipe issues.

Getting around rural America without a car is hard — especially for older residents. It makes public transportation especially important in rural areas, but providing the resource can be challenging.

The Exonerations Report has some disturbing numbers on the rate of exonerations. Black people represent 13.6% of the population, but account for 53% of 3,200 exonerations in the Registry as of Aug. 8.