A Kentucky man purchased every last bit of inventory from a Kmart store that was two days away from shutting its doors. But he didn't keep the stuff for himself. Rankin Paynter gave it all way to a local charity. Paynter spent a t…

The U.S. has plans in place to attack Iran if necessary to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons, Washington's envoy to Israel said. …

Even as they press cuts to foreign aid, food stamps and a host of domestic programs, Republicans running the House of Representatives are opting against any further cuts to their own office budgets. …

Database shows that federal workers earned huge bonuses while many senior execs have six-figure salariesSenate Democrats Reject House Budget Plan …

Classic rockers Van Halen on Thursday abruptly postponed more than 30 tour dates, following their June 26 concert in New Orleans. …

Jerome Singleton, a self-described math and science nerd, hopes his showdown with Oscar Pistorius at this summer's Paralympics will bring more visibility to disabled sports.…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Taylor Swift has taught a generation of kids to appreciate country music over the last five years. Now, she's donating $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to make sure that education continu…

Mississippi state Rep. Andy Gipson (R) weighed in on President Barack Obama's gay marriage decision last week, invoking a bible passage that calls for gay men to be "put to death."In a May 10 Facebook post, Gipson called homosexua…

Imagine trash and recycling bins that use power from the sun to compact and will give staff a 'call' to let them know when they're full. Well, if you're in the City of Denton you don't have to imagine.…

Smith County fire departments are teaming up Saturday with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to raise money to help East Texas families affected by the neuromuscular disease.…