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Run-D.M.C. backstage at the Grammy Awards in March 1987. The hip-hop group's 1986 album <em>Raising Hell</em> is one of 25 new inductees to the Library of Congress Recording Registry.

Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

This year's batch of inductees bring the Recording Registry up to 500 entries.

Hunger for Food, Love & Forgiveness; New Novel Set in Blacksburg, VA

An author whose new novel is set in Blacksburg, Virginia will be in town this weekend to give a talk about her book. "Pretend We Are Lovely" is the story…

Power lines smolder behind a fallen tree outside the Lincoln School in Providence, R.I., during the nor'easter Friday.

'Bomb Cyclone' Brings Wind, Flooding And Snow To Northeast, Killing Several

While the storm had moved offshore Saturday, flood threats remained, especially along coastal Massachusetts, where crews have rescued scores of people. The governor has declared a state of emergency.

Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a rally Thursday, in Dora, Ala.

Alabamians Fear Roy Moore Is Bad For Business

The state has long sought to make itself a destination for businesses to invest in. But the current special Senate election may make investors reluctant to come to Alabama.

The United States team walks in the Parade of Athletes during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. The team has more athletes than any nation at the Games and it's the most diverse of any U.S. winter squad, in terms of both race and gender. There are 108 women on the team, more than any other U.S. Winter Olympics team in the past.

Bigger Than Ever, And More Diverse: Team USA At The 2018 Winter Olympics

The U.S. squad, 242 strong, has more women than ever. It also includes 10 African-Americans, 11 Asian-Americans and the first two openly gay athletes to compete for the U.S. at a Winter Olympics.

The Supreme Court will hear the case about whether or not Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips has a constitutional right to refuse to create a cake for a same-sex couple.

In Contentious Supreme Court Case, A Cornucopia Of Sugar-Coated Confections

Colorado cake shop owner Jack Phillips refused to create a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding, citing in part his artistic expression. The justices hear arguments on Tuesday.

Drink as much water as you want, goats — just don't eat the soap!

Goats Who Eat Soap Are The Enemy Of Global Handwashing Day

We're not kidding around. Goats chew up soap that could help remove germs from hands around the world. And they're not the only obstacle to better hygiene.

By Courting China's Cash, Britain May Be Sacrificing Long-Term Security

David Cameron lauds the Chinese president's visit as the start of a golden era for Chinese-U.K. relations. U.S. critics say the U.K. is in danger of sacrificing long-term security for short-term cash.

Empty shelves, like these at a supermarket in Caracas, are a common sight in Venezuela. People can shop only on designated days at government-run stores. They're limited in what they can buy and must undergo fingerprint scanning to prove their identity.

The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela

Venezuela's economic model has imploded. With food production, import and distribution now controlled by the government, shelves are bare. A day's hunt for groceries in Caracas can prove futile.

ESPN's Shuttering Of Sports And Culture Site Grantland Prompts Backlash

On Friday ESPN released a statement announcing it would be suspending the publication of Grantland "effective immediately," saying it wanted to "direct [its] time and energy" elsewhere.

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