York University has named Tim Westbrook to serve as its 22nd president.

Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency ...

Freshwater habitats cover less than 1% of the planet's surface but support 10% of its animal species, a zoologist and study ...

Deputy Franklin County Sheriff Jennifer Woodis said a man called to report that his 16-year-old daughter had a "much older boyfriend," and they were meeting the father at his workplace.

At least five people are dead and nearly 2,000 structures have been destroyed as fierce wildfires rage in the Los Angeles ...

John and Jenna (Volkmer) Placzek, of Omaha are parents of Klein Lachlan Placzek, born at 1:18 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, ...

Oh yes, Big Ten fans, the College Football Playoff national title game could absolutely feature two of your teams, writes .

Fires in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities and led to sweeping disruptions of events.

The International Longshoremen's Association union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance of ports and shipping companies still must ...

Thousands of residents made harrowing escapes as devastating wildfires bore down on the Los Angeles area. Some fled by foot, some by car and some by the grace of good Samaritans.

York County Commissioners Joe Burgess, 18, and LeRoy Ott, 61, took the oath of office from County Clerk Mary Melby on Thursday in a ceremony at the courthouse.

Nebraska received another boost Thursday with news that one of its veteran linebackers, Javin Wright, will be back for an improbable seventh college football season.