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Well, terrify is a strong word. But a koala did chase Ebony Churchill when she was trying to herd cows using a four-wheeler.

Scientists want to make computers into better storytellers, but to do that they have to teach the machines a tricky element: suspense. Now researchers believe they've taken a big step forward.

Like a lot of machines, tractors are increasingly run by computer software that has proprietary locks. But if farmers break those locks to fix their John Deere, they are also breaking the law.

Over the weekend, the Houston public transit system completely changed. Every bus line, every route, everything is different. Transit officials are trying to create a better and more efficient system. The move is being watched across the country.

A new illustrated history explores beer's journey from the cradle of agriculture, to the rise and fall of Ancient Rome, to the modern-day craft beer heyday.

After a six-year delay, Medicare proposes to reimburse doctors who hold end-of-life discussions with Medicare patients. The federal program is now soliciting public comments on the idea.

The second blast happened when an explosive was thrown from a bridge. It did not injure anyone. An explosion on Monday left at least 20 dead and 140 injured.

Parisian art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel acquired some 5,000 impressionist works long before others were buying them. Claude Monet said he and his artist friends "would have died of hunger" without him.

Officials said there were "credible reports" that one team intentionally lost a game to prevent another team from advancing. To settle the matter, those teams faced each other in a playoff.

UPDATE: Aug. 18, 2015 at 6:29 p.m.Weather conditions on Tuesday again gave the Cuesta Fire added strength as it expanded to 2500 acres. CAL FIRE Public…