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Hookworm was a fact of American life a century ago. In this photo, circa 1912, from Faulkner County, Arkansas, resident gather outside a "dispensary" for free treatment.

The U.S. Thought It Was Rid Of Hookworm. Wrong

The American medical establishment was confident: no hookworm disease in the country for decades. A new study uncovered cases in Alabama.

Rob Bottegal, head engineer of the Acosta Deep Mine for Corsa Coal Corp., overlooks the mine in Jennerstown, Pa., on Feb. 28.

FACT CHECK: Is President Trump Correct That Coal Mines Are Opening?

Locals in Jennerstown, Pa., are celebrating the grand opening of a coal mine and the estimated 70 jobs it brings. But the broad trends pushing the industry down are likely to continue, experts say.

The first lady, born Melanija Knavs, is from the town of Sevnica in central Slovenia. Before 2016, it was known for its underwear factory, salami festival and sport fishing. "Melania put us on the world map," says Mayor Srecko Ocvirk, who has helped lead a Melania-themed campaign to attract more tourists here.

For Melania Trump's Slovenian Hometown, First Lady's Fame Is Good For Business

The first lady's native country is hosting hometown tours and marketing wine, beauty creams and even salami in Mrs. Trump's honor. She's hired a Slovenian law firm to protect the use of her name.

Erik Vance holds his son while a pediatrician administers vaccinations.

A Dad Takes His Son To The Doctor And Discovers Fear Of Vaccines

As a science journalist, I know vaccines are safe. But when it was time to take my son to get his shots, I suddenly found myself overwhelmed by fear. Does science stand a chance against emotion?

Institute for Justice lawyer Wesley Hottot in his Seattle office. On the wall is a framed illustration of him arguing <em>Timbs v. Indiana</em> at the Supreme Court last fall.

Defining What's Excessive In Police Property Seizures Remains Tricky

The Supreme Court ruled that seizing a $42,000 Land Rover was an "excessive fine" in a recent landmark decision on civil asset forfeiture. Future rulings will have to further define that term.

An aerial view of a combine harvesting corn in a field near Jarrettsville, Md. A new study ties an estimated 4,300 premature deaths a year to the air pollution caused by corn production in the U.S.

Growing Corn Is A Major Contributor To Air Pollution, Study Finds

A study ties an estimated 4,300 premature deaths a year to the air pollution caused by corn production in the U.S. In some regions, the per-bushel health costs exceed the corn's market price.

An interfaith vigil, offering prayers and support for the Muslim community, begins at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday evening.

'We Are Not Safe Unless We Are Together' — Interfaith Vigils Follow Mosque Shootings

Many American Muslims feel vulnerable following the attacks in New Zealand. Other faith and community groups are stepping in to offer solace and to say they are not alone.

Chico Housing Action Team organizers Leslie Johnson, left, Charles Withuhn, center, and Bill Kurnizki, right, in the field in south Chico where they plan to soon break ground on a 33-unit tiny home community for homeless adults called Simplicity Village.

Tiny Homes For Homeless Get The Go-Ahead In The Wake of California's Worst Wildfire

California's deadliest wildfire worsened an already bad housing crisis in rural Butte County. But the fire has jump-started a local effort to build a tiny home community for area homeless.

Ivanka Trump is pictured in Munich, Germany in February. She spoke in Washington Saturday night at the annual Gridiron dinner of Washington's elite.

Being Trump's Daughter Is The 'Hardest Job In the World,' Ivanka Jokes At Dinner

Sen. Amy Klobuchar made jokes about a report of her eating salad with a comb while Ivanka Trump made fun of Democrats' Green New Deal at the Gridiron dinner for Washington journalists and politicians.

Stephanie Land says that cleaning houses gave her an intimate knowledge of the homeowners: "I knew them by the imprints they left in their bed. I knew them by the ring of coffee from their coffee mug that was always in the same place."

In 'Maid,' A Single Mother Finds 'No Way' To Make It On Minimum Wage

While raising her young daughter, Stephanie Land cleaned houses to scrape by. It was back-aching work and the pay — $8.55 an hour to start, $9.25 an hour two years in — just wasn't enough.

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