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The recent slew of massive hacks are costing you money — your U.S. government tax refund. Last year alone, hackers stole more than 6.5 million Social Security numbers. The number of SSNs stolen ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Newly released records show Missouri's governor was inundated with criticism for failing to prevent civil unrest when a grand jury decided not to charge a Ferguso...

For every winner there's a loser. But when it comes to the lottery, winners and losers can often be one and the same. The lottery has left a trail of misery, broken dreams and even dead bodies in...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says U.S. intelligence has not been able to determine how or when American Kayla Jean Mueller died while in Islamic State captivity. On Friday, the Islamic Stat...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Nearly four months after his arrest in the disappearance of a missing University of Virginia student, Jesse Matthew Jr. has been indicted on a murder count in the cas...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House was ready to share with lawmakers Tuesday its plan to seek authority for the use of military force against the Islamic State group, setting up the first war vot...

Everyone worries about stolen credit cards or hacked bank accounts, but just visiting the doctor may put you at greater risk for identity fraud. Those medical forms you give the receptionist and send ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gay couples began getting married in Alabama on Monday morning, despite an 11th-hour attempt from the state's chief justice – an outspoken opponent of same-sex...

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The top recruiter for the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan was killed by a drone strike Monday along with at least four other militants, local offici...

(PRESCOTT,AZ)  — The days pass one after the other in Prescott, Arizona, without bringing any real answer about Kayla Mueller.For a year and half, Mueller's family in this idyllic...