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Next week the people of Scotland vote on whether to become independent from the U.K. Author Marie Mutsuki Mockett recommends a book that illuminates the Scottish psyche, Iain Banks' The Crow Road.

Every year, the Tiny Desk Contest attracts thousands of unsigned musicians — like powerhouse singer Danielle Ponder. Her entry, "Poor Man's Pain," was inspired by her work as a public defender.

A new study reveals how a group of killer whales is able to hunt whale sharks, adding to a growing body of research showing how the whales use intelligence and coordination in impressive ways.

The former prosecutor faces federal charges over allegations that she sent a report on Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account.

In Ukraine, the most land-mined country in the world, restaurants are selling bread for Orthodox Easter using wheat from recently demined farmland. Proceeds fund the clearing of more fields.

One person has died after a blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. They said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders.

The two-time NASCAR champion died on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.

The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump.

Much of the focus gearing up for the midterms has been on getting young voters to the polls. Now that their ballots are cast, first-time voters from around the country talk about their experience.