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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the charismatic Western bird doesn't need Endangered Species Act protection. A listing would have meant limits on mining and ranching in much of the West.

You're not just shedding microbes on every surface you touch. Research suggests you're actually walking around in an airborne plume of bacteria and other microscopic organisms that's unique to you.

The Interior Department said an unprecedented land conservation effort significantly reduced the threats to the greater sage grouse. At this time, the bird does not need to be listed as endangered.

Plain old text messages — you know, the ones you don't need a smartphone to receive — helped people with heart disease make changes like smoking less and exercising more.

A papal visit is now regarded as public relations gold. But the idea of a pope coming to Washington and meeting with the president was unthinkable before the 20th century.

Announcing Rex's retirement, police in Albuquerque, N.M., also outlined a sad story, saying his handler recently retired — and that the officer, who has a small child, couldn't take the dog home.

The arrival of Pope Francis has triggered discussions of the Catholic Church's historic treatment of the African-American faithful, and has sparked hopes for a better future.

Several former Soviet bloc countries opposed the plan but were overruled by a majority. The number of refugees assigned was determined by the size and wealth of each country.

Thirty years ago no one uttered the words "breast cancer" in public. Now there's no shortage of information, but the glut can make it hard for women to make choices about care.

The Pacific island nation is a symbol of just how hard it is to deal with obesity and diabetes. They're part of a new report on how countries of every income level struggle with these health issue.