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On Sunday, women stare at damage caused Friday night by mudslides following heavy rains in Mocoa, southern Colombia.

Rescuers Search For Survivors After Mudslides In Colombia Kill At Least 200

At least 43 children are among the dead after floods and landslides tore through the town of Mocoa. President Juan Manuel Santos is promising to rebuild.

Carter 4/13/17

Today's programming is made possible in part by GLT Day Sponsors Jim and Diane Carter who say after 27 years in Bloomington Normal they are moving to be…

A girl carries a child in the outskirts of Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. That's one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa that has made good progress in reducing child mortality.

Child Deaths Drop From 14.2 Million In 1990 To 7.3 Million In 2015

That's the encouraging news in a new report. But it also means more kids are living long enough to face a host of serious challenges to their physical and mental health.

Molecules in wine stimulate thousands of taste and odor receptors, sending a flavor signal to the brain that triggers massive cognitive computation involving pattern recognition, memory, value judgment, emotion and, of course, pleasure.

The Taste Of Wine Isn't All In Your Head, But Your Brain Sure Helps

Savoring the flavor of wine activates more gray matter than solving a complex math problem, according to neuroscientist Gordon Shepherd. His new book, Neurenology, explores your brain on wine.

The state flag of Mississippi, which incorporates the Confederate battle flag in the top left corner, is displayed with the flags of the other states and territories in the tunnel connecting the Senate office building and the U.S. Capitol in 2015.

Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Mississippi State Flag's Confederate Symbolism

A black Mississippi resident sued the state, saying the use of the Confederate battle flag amounted to state-sanctioned racial discrimination. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the suit.

An EpiPen Jr. epinephrine auto-injector. Some EpiPens have been recalled from the U.S. market over concerns that they could fail to activate when people try to use them.

Recall Of Some EpiPens Extends To U.S.

Mylan is recalling some EpiPens distributed between December 2015 and July 2016, saying a potentially defective part could make them fail to activate during a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Durbin Opposes Gorsuch

Just before the Senate Judiciary voted to forward President Trump's Supreme Court nominee to the full senate, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced…

Gordman's Closure Firms Up

The new owner of the Gordman's Department Store Chain indicates the Gordman's in Normal will likely close. Stage Stores said last week it would liquidate…

Gillespie To Be Named ISU Women's Basketball Coach

After a string of under performing women's basketball seasons, Illinois State University is turning to a former player of legendary North Carolina Coach…

New Loopholes Discovered In Trust Separating Trump From His Businesses

The trust intended to build an ethics wall between President Trump and his businesses was quietly changed in February. Now he is allowed unlimited payments from the trust, among other changes.

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