Portland officials say a General Assistance rule change could leave many immigrants without shelter or food.

Humanitarian workers ask for funds from the West, and the U.N. calls for more peacekeepers.

Virtual marketplaces are beginning to change the way people buy groceries and create new markets for small farmers and food makers.

Virtual marketplaces are beginning to change the way people buy groceries and create new markets for small farmers and food makers.

Long before his arrest, after a ‘chewing gum survey’ sting, Gary Raub had many run-ins with the law on both coasts.

Described as controversial yet innovative, a contractor hired by Gov. LePage may be the key to Medicaid expansion in Maine.

The iPhone 5s and 5c will go on sale in Apple stores and China Mobil stores beginning Jan. 17.

A 35-year-old man and 3-year-old child are found dead a short distance away from Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center.

Every year – until 2013 – squabbling in Congress has forced delays of the annual holiday trip.

Tyler Perry made his fortune by pandering to a predominantly African-American audience. So a tip of the Santa hat for him trying to broaden his appeal by pandering to a white one with “A Madea Christmas,” his most integrated movie ever. Give him respect for making an effort to go against the cultural grain, making […]