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The relationship between the types of microbes in our gut and belly fat is turning out to be a lot more complicated than scientists first thought.

Alexis Tsipras, fresh from a bruising battle to push a European bailout plan through parliament, will resign ahead of fresh elections set for Sept. 20.

The former president is now fighting cancer. For the past 30 years, he has fought to wipe out diseases that plague millions of people. The efforts have brought one parasite to the edge of eradication.

The TV ads say rules involving retirement advice must be "fixed," but they may leave you scratching your head. Brokers and insurance agents are behind the ads, which aim to block tougher new rules.

Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report that July had the highest average temperatures since records have been kept.

The North warned that if South Korea does not stop blaring propaganda from speakers across the border by Saturday, it would take military action.

Who is the Trump coalition? Working-class white men and core Republicans find his straightforward style and nonpolitician approach refreshing. That means he could have staying power in this race.

When parents register their kids at schools serving the poorest students in Olathe, Kan., they are asked an unusual question: Does your child have a dentist?

In Uganda, a groom's family gives livestock and cash to the bride's family — and asks for a refund if the marriage ends, even if the husband was abusive. As of this month, refunds are banned.

The space agency says "numerous recent blogs and web postings" that a giant asteroid will smash into Earth next month are just a hoax.