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Common chemical elements are created in stars like our sun. But heavy elements, like iron, are thought to form in massive stars that explode and spew material — though it might be more complicated.

Severe drought in Massachusetts has farmers tallying this year's losses. Many are working overtime to irrigate and supplement absent rainfall. Some streams and ponds they use have been drying up.

The sound of the sea, the smell of rain — what makes Ireland such a magical place? Maybe its writers like Claire Keegan who tease the nuance and grace out of everyday interactions. Author Keith Donohue says each of Keegan's stories is a morsel worth savoring.

One of the options for women runners is a bodysuit that is noticeably cut high on the hips. Critics say the outfit looks uncomfortable, revealing — and problematic.

Hawkins became a darling of the track and field world when she took up running at 100 years old. She died in Baton Rouge, La., this week.

Martin Luther King Jr. chose Marks as a starting point for the economic justice fight because of the entrenched poverty he saw there. Today, poverty remains a challenge in Marks.

A speech Saturday night before the North Carolina GOP marks the beginning of what's expected to be a summer spree of campaigning for the former president.

State Rep. Keith Sommer said Thursday he’s taking a wait-and-see approach on many of the governor’s budget proposals laid out this week, even as Sommer’s…

For almost four months, the silver screen at the Normal Theater has remained dark. The seats have been empty. And that enticing scent of popcorn has been…

Andrew Held decided to devote his life to youth outreach after witnessing two troubling incidents in Bloomington during 2011.Shots rang out as Held, then…