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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the most important voice for liberal democracy in Europe, announced on Sunday that she will run for another term in 2017.

Following multiple scandals involving top Democrats in Virginia, women of color are demanding a greater voice and a bigger role in political leadership in the state.

Grand Rapids Area Library Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa recommends new children's books.

Every stretch limo in the area was in use today. Lisa talks with limo driver Kenny Henderson

Grand Rapids Area Library Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa recommends new children's books.

Grand Rapids Area Library Children's Librarian, Tracy Kampa, recommends new children's books.

As rescuers reach more affected areas, officials say the death toll could climb into the thousands.

While tornadoes can obliterate communities, hailstorms cause damage across much larger areas.

The president traveled to areas impacted by the fires in California, including the town of Paradise, which was virtually destroyed.

Some drops in prison populations were offset by increases at local jails, especially in rural areas.

A new report offers insights for U.K. efforts to improve areas with polluted water supplies.

Built in 1936, it was one of only a handful of Bay Area projects by the renowned architect Richard Neutra.

If temperatures continue to rise, glaciers would begin to disappear, with a serious impact on the area's water resources.

NATO forces take control of security forces in southern Afghanistan, which has been plagued by terrorism and violence. A U.S.-led coalition had previously controlled the area. Some 8,500 troops will be in the area when the NATO contingent is at full force.

Thousands of European survivors of last week's Indian Ocean tsunami search for loved ones who disappeared from the popular resort area of Phuket in southern Thailand. At least one-half of the thousands killed in the area were foreign tourists. Doualy Xaykaothao reports.

In an address to the nation from New Orleans Thursday evening, President Bush outlined a massive reconstruction plan to restore areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. He touched on areas from rebuilding electrical systems to mail delivery as he pledged substantial federal help.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson went to Kabul and Baghdad today as he tries to help wind down two ongoing conflicts. On his trip, he told reporters that the fight against the Taliban must continue, but that there is an opening for certain parts of the group.

Tricia Romano's The Freaks Came Out To Write chronicles the passion and talent that made a great American newspaper — and the forces that killed it.

The pioneering South African singer, songwriter and activist died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.