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From the waste-not ethos behind Angel Food Cake, to the science fads that sparked chocolate cake, American Cake tells a story of immigration and ingenuity.

The magnitude 5.0 quake damaged buildings in Cushing, Okla., the largest commercial crude oil storage center in North America. No damage to oil storage facilities or nearby pipelines was reported.

Police found this bundle of joy in Queensland during a traffic stop. Australian authorities say the little guy is in good health and that they're calling him Alfred.

The GOP is still favored to control the House. Donald Trump hasn't been the boon Democrats need. But some longtime GOP incumbents could go down, as Democrats stand to pick up a dozen or more seats.

Republicans are feeling the best they have this cycle about their chances of holding their majority, but even doing that requires several states to break their way on election night.

Reno's tenure was marked by tragedy and controversy. But she left office widely respected for her independence and accomplishments.

Did social media help make 2016 one of the nastiest campaign seasons ever? In part yes, due to the nature of social networks.

The day before American voters go to the polls, Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

Hanan Abu Qassem is one of a handful of female emergency medical technicians working at Palestinian soccer games. Stares and jeers don't faze her. "I'm anxious to be a very famous EMT," she says.

Mary Keitany has won the women's race three years in a row. Tatyana McFadden won her fourth consecutive title in the women's wheelchair race. Ghirmay Ghebreslassie became the youngest man ever to win.