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From sea cucumbers to deadly scorpions, exotic-animal trafficking is a multibillion-dollar business. Here in the United States, Southern California is a hub for distribution.

Former Sen. Dan Coats tried to placate fears in the Senate Intelligence Committee that the White House wants to sideline the director of national intelligence amid tensions with the intel community.

The state of Michigan is ending subsidies for water costs for Flint residents. The state says the water is now safe to drink after an ongoing water crisis. But the mayor and many residents disagree.

By George Olsenhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/pre/local-pre-898713.mp3Restoration work continues at Bodie Island LighthouseNew Bern,…

Catholics in Philadelphia react on Wednesday to selection of the new pope.

Amtrak's Acela Express trains are breaking the speed limit along some stretches in the Northeast corridor. The company it testing how its trains and tracks perform at speeds up to 165 mph. Tests are happening along four isolated stretches of track in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusett

Rescuers worked through the night and into Saturday morning to rescue an unknown number of people trapped inside a Scottish pub after a police helicopter crashed through its roof during a packed concert, causing numerous casualties.

Egypt's military has played a dominant role in the country since a 1952 military coup. The military reasserted its power as it staged a coup on Wednesday.

By George Olsenhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/pre/local-pre-909285.mp3Free dental clinic anticipates serving over 6000 clients this…

Tim Pawlenty's resignation as co-chairman of Mitt Romney's presidential campaign comes less than seven weeks before Election Day and during a bad stretch for the candidate.