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The Justice Department on Tuesday apologized to Kirk Odom for the "terrible injustice" of more than two decades spent in prison for rape and robbery. "There is clear and convincing evidence that Mr. Odom is innocent," the government now says, based on DNA tests and hair analysis.

“Austin and Emily: Sometimes Love Is Blind…and Deaf…and Dumb”Author: Frank Turner HollonPublisher: MacAdam/ CagePages: 294Price: $20.00 (Paper)Frank…

Creatures of the Night: In Search of Ghosts, Vampires, Werewolves and DemonsAuthor: Gregory L. ReesePublisher: I.B. Tauris & Co.Pages: 208Price: $17.00…

One woman used pumpkin pies to help her get off public assistance and on with her life.

Each month, NPR's All Things Considered invites a poet into the newsroom to see how the show comes together, and to write an original poem about the news. This month, our NewsPoet is Paisley Rekdal. Want to write your own poem about the day's news? You can put them in the comments below.

New research by an Auburn University professor and other scientists suggests that the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill could have significant impacts on…

The Anniston Star plans to discontinue its Monday print edition in October and make other cost-cutting moves while refocusing on digital content.The…

Local governments looking to make ends meet are seizing homes from owners behind on their taxes. Investors on Wall Street are the ones who reap the profits.

As one of the world's most popular sports, field hockey produces cultural stars in Argentina, the Netherlands and Australia. The sport is relatively obscure in the United States, but that isn't stopping the women's national team from aiming at its first Olympic medal in the sport in 28 years.

Despite the persistence of the European financial crisis, the euro has held up relatively well since the crisis began. While the currency has lost some value against the dollar, its performance has defied ongoing speculation that the currency union is doomed. But can it last?