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President Obama awarded chef and author Alice Waters with the National Humanities Medal on Thursday. The advocate of sustainable eating explains what it means to have her work recognized this way.

High winds apparently caused the crane to topple at a time when Muslims from around the world are converging on the city as part of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Also this week: Instead of "hit and run," it's often "hit to kill" in China. And, the demise of the liberal arts degree.

Scientists used an estimate of how much fossil fuel is left in the ground to do computer simulations and come up with a worst-case scenario.

After weeks of financial troubles and staff departures, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry becomes the first in the crowded GOP presidential contest to bow out.

A police officer was on trial for violating the civil rights of Sureshbhai Patel by using unreasonable force against him in February. A mistrial was declared after the jury did not reach a verdict.

Ibrahim Mehleb has stepped down along with his Cabinet following a bribery scandal that has engulfed his government.

Corbyn's selection to lead the party once headed by centrist Tony Blair is viewed as part of a trend toward more liberal leanings in Europe.

Reporter Evan Osnos discusses Donald Trump's appeal to white-rights groups. Baseball writer Lonnie Wheeler talks about the intangibles of winning. Alison Brie talks about her start in show business.

All eyes are on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the world's top tennis players play at the U.S. Open. But it's different for players on the outer courts, and for fans who like seeing rising stars.