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Johnson, who had suffered a stroke in 2010, earned sports-legend status in 1984 after he vowed to win Olympic gold in downhill skiing. No American man ever had — but then Johnson kept his word.

In a widely watched case, judges ruled 7-7 against a first-of-its-kind Kansas law that bans a common method of performing second-trimester abortions.

The Cincinnati Zoo euthanized the cheetah known as Sarah this week. Cheetahs usually live to 8 to 12, the zoo says. Sarah was famous for running 100 meters in 5.95 seconds, a record for land mammals.

The spokesman for Haiti's electoral council says that a much-criticized presidential runoff election will be postponed for a second time.

Listen to "Missed Connection," the first episode of the new WBUR podcast based on the popular New York Times column.

Both United and Southwest earned record profits this week, and they are passing some of the savings onto consumers.

A new “smart home”is being built for a wounded veteranand his family in Okaloosa County courtesy of theGary Sinise Foundation’s, R.I.S.E. Program. The…

Bill reads three news-related limericks...I'll be your weighter tonight; The Equivocating Vasectomy; Silent Movies

For the first time, the Latino vote is being targeted in a systematic way to urge caucus participation from thousands. With the state's small but fast-growing Latino community, it's no easy task.

Actor Neil Patrick Harris describes the surprising twists and turns of his life and career. Jill Lepore discusses the secret life of Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston.