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The bunchberry dogwood, a tiny North American shrub, is the fastest-moving plant ever discovered, bursting open to release its pollen with the force of a huge explosive, researchers report in this week's issue of the journal Nature.

By by 1920, the British Empire covered 24% of the Earth's land mass. Historian Caroline Elkins says British rulers portrayed themselves as benevolent, but used systematic violence to maintain control.

Caan's memorable screen appearances included Brian's Song, The Godfather, Misery and Elf.

Thirty communities in Wisconsin vote Tuesday on ballot questions asking whether the US should withdraw troops from Iraq. The effort is similar to one in Vermont, where last year dozens of towns did the same thing. Opponents say the effort undermines the war and sends a bad message to both troops and insurgents. Proponents say they support U.S. troops -- but oppose the war. Shawn Johnson of Wisconsin Public Radio reports.

Hall's many roles included parts in Midnight Run, Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and he was known for one of the most powerfully funny guest appearances on Seinfeld.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are plunging. Here's what to know about a market that just a few months ago was being touted as the future of finance.

Under the Affordable Care Act, health plans that spend too much on administrative costs instead of medical care are required to offer rebates to customers. Some states, such as Texas, aren't ready for this change just yet.

The South Korean pop star is in rarified territory. The next most-popular video — Justin Bieber's "Baby" — has only 1.04 billion views.

A Civil War battle of Ball's Bluff, near Leesburg, Va., forms the backdrop for the opening scene of Geraldine Brooks' new novel, March. Its principal character, Capt. March, becomes undone by the evils of war and his own moral shortcomings.

Tony Dungy retired as coach of the Indianapolis Colts just two seasons after winning the Super Bowl. Since then, he's worked as an NFL analyst, a motivational speaker — and now, as a writer. His new book is about the importance of mentoring, a task he took on with Michael Vick.