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Floodwaters in Houston are chest-deep in some areas. The federal government has assigned almost 8,500 workers to assist with rescue and relief efforts throughout Texas and Louisiana.

Could tomatoes and kale bring in the green? Or will bacterial wilt get in the way?

About half of Harvey Mudd College computer science graduates are women, up sharply in the past decade. It and other schools found success by adjusting their curriculums and making other changes.

New French President Emmanuel Macron has seen a sharp drop in popularity. Pollsters attribute the drop in approval to budget cuts and attempts to overhaul the untouchable French labor code.

Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.

Chief U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled Wednesday that Texas officials may not implement Senate Bill 4, a controversial measure designed to crack down on sanctuary cities in that state.

A public library in New Hampshire is allowing the anonymous Internet browsing network Tor to use its servers. Tor relies on a layers of computers to hide the identity of its users. The Department of Homeland Security raised concerns about the decision because Tor can be used to hide illegal activity. But last night the library in Lebanon, N.H., decided the good outweighed the bad. Tor can also be used by people living in repressive regimes to communicate without government oversight.

After its 2014 Advanced Placement U.S. history framework became a target of intense criticism, the College Board did something unusual: It agreed to a rewrite.

A military operation closed Hungary's borders Monday. With other countries also tightening restrictions, refugees wonder where they'll end up.

Military commissions resume this week at Guantanamo, even as President Obama maintains his vow to close the prison, with or without Congress.