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Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.

President Trump wants complete victory over the Islamic State, which is on the defensive. But translating battlefield gains into a comprehensive political solution is still a daunting challenge.

George Orwell's warning against regimes that create their own realities, published in 1948, is enjoying resurgent interest, hitting number one on the Amazon bestseller list.

A draft presidential order that could open the door to reviving "black sites" might be as much political messaging as a true plan.

It's a shocking statistic about global inequality that's made worldwide headlines. But some economists don't think it tells the whole story.

For the first time in decades, the struggling U.S. team may not qualify for next year's World Cup. But the return of Bruce Arena, who led the team to two World Cups, brings hopes of a turnaround.

The Dow Jones industrial average passed another milestone today. Here's a little explainer as to why stocks have done so well in recent years — and why it doesn't affect the wallets of most Americans.

A wall would be expensive — up to $40 billion, according to one estimate. Experts say it's impractical, and a majority of Americans are actually against it. But it was a big Trump campaign promise.

Bolt left Rio with a perfect triple-triple, having won three golds in three consecutive Olympics. But his record unraveled after a re-analysis found his Beijing relay teammate used a banned substance.

Having a first period by age 11 and never having children were both associated with premature menopause, which this study defines as menopause by age 40.