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Workmen building a high school in southern China were blasting through bedrock – and when the dust settled, they found they had uncovered a well-preserved dinosaur skeleton.

The U.S. has long enjoyed a solid reputation as a trustworthy place to do business. But President-elect Trump's potential conflicts of interest around the globe could challenge that reputation.

Local advocates are raising funds to open a clinic in Bloomington-Normal that will address the health needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender…

A new study by the United Nations shows that the world's governments plan to carry on using coal, gas, and oil — despite promises made under the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming.

"For us, it's absolutely mandatory to make sure that Ukraine never, never, ever becomes a member of NATO," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

Because of waves from Saturday's eruption, an estimated 6,000 barrels of oil were spilled near Peru's main refinery on the coast in an area rich in marine biodiversity.

Political observers divided America into red and blue states for the 2004 election. But a new study fine-tunes political groups into more specific categories, including "pro-government conservatives," "disadvantaged Democrats" and "bystanders." Robert Siegel talks to Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press about the center's latest political typography.

State Sen. Jason Barickman from Bloomington-Normal acknowledges that he strikes a different “tone” than some of his fellow Republicans, including state Sen. Darren Bailey.

Nevada is one of four states holding primary elections on Tuesday. There are competitive Republican contests for key state and federal offices.

Guitarist Kenny Burrell has recorded with the likes of Billie Holiday, John Coltrane and Duke Ellington. Now on the other side of 75, he discusses his lengthy career, his latest CD and the development of his unique style.