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Burger served as chief justice of the Supreme Court from 1969 until 1986. Linda Greenhouse, author of The Burger Court, says those years helped establish the court's conservative legal foundation.

Recent cases of murder and gang rape have led to new measures boosting security and support for victims of sexual assault. Women's rights advocates say attitudes are what really need to change.

Throughout the developed world, the economic recovery has been a disappointment for workers, according to a new report. It finds many rich countries still have double-digit unemployment.

For low-income students who normally rely on their school cafeterias for a nutritious meal, summer brings a familiar question: What's for lunch?

By voting to exit the European Union, Britons increased fears of recession. That has caused many prices to fall. Now economists aren't sure whether cheaper goods and loans will help or harm Americans.

A study reveals the staggering number of women and children (usually girls) who take a long walk to get water for the family.

The school district issued a statement today, drawing on coworkers' comments about Castile — including one who said, "Kids loved him. He was smart, over-qualified.

FBI Director James Comey spent hours on the Hill. He explained the law, his agency's investigation and his reasoning at length.

The prolific pianist was still in his teens when he joined Marian McPartland for this 2001 session.

Among other remarks, Donald Trump called for more unity in the country while Hillary Clinton said she mourns "for the officers shot while doing their sacred duty."