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For decades, the only treatment for severe frostbite has been amputation.

Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.

NPR's Scott Simon takes a look at the world's temperature maps, and asks what summer will mean to future generations.

A federal bankruptcy judge dismissed the National Rifle Association's attempt to declare bankruptcy. The NRA tried to use bankruptcy laws to evade New York officials attempting to dissolve the group.

Bloomington City Council members want more clearly defined conditions and enforcement measures before deciding whether to approve a liquor license that…

The Bush administration plans to revamp the government's civilian personnel system, from one based on time served to one that pays and promotes based on performance. Critics worry the changes would leave 1.5 million federal workers vulnerable to political retaliation.

Cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could reduce the number of scallops harvested this season. Less data about the health of the fishery forces lower limits on harvesting.

A teenager who fled the war in Ukraine is graduating from a junior boarding school in rural New York. His senior year included lessons in skiing and english and a lot of time helping on a farm.

State Farm has asked the state of California to approve an emergency 22% homeowner policy rate increase following wildfires in that state.

Jenn Gordon, a name well-known in Peoria's arts community, will become WTVP's next president and CEO on April 22.