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Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian costume balls, where attendees try out period dancing.

Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance.

House Republicans have a plan that would force schools to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.

Yes, it's time to talk about toilets. Billions of people do not have access to a safe and effective latrine. Let's plumb the depths, so to speak.

Stephen Thompson on the biggest surprises, trends and questions to be found in the Grammy nominations, plus the most interesting stories to be found beyond the major categories.

The affable, smooth-talking game show host of "Wheel of Fortune," "Love Connection" and "Scrabble" later became a right-wing podcaster.

The 16-time reigning champion lost his spot in this year's competition after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based hot dogs, potentially clearing the way for an underdog.

The House education committee is charged with forging consensus on the nation's education policy. But at a recent meeting, partisan differences were on full display.

Siarhei Tsikhanouski is almost unrecognizable. Belarus' key opposition figure, spent years in solitary confinement. He credits U.S. President Trump in aiding with his release over the weekend.

Melissa Block speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times.