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Around the country, houses, schools and shopping centers are being built on old oil and gas fields — and hidden underground are millions of abandoned wells that are not monitored for leaks.

President Obama may use his executive authority to declare the site of the Stonewall riots in New York City as the first national monument dedicated to the struggle for LGBT rights.

The move could give the little-known Party more visibility in a year when many voters say they're open to new options. Gary Johnson of New Mexico and William Weld of Massachusetts will top the ticket.

The Supreme Court nominee reminded students that Harry Potter's pal Hermione rejected a career in law to "do some good in the world." He said, "Instead of taking a selfie, turn the camera around."

AAA is one of the best-known names in roadside assistance. Start-up companies now change flat tires, charge batteries and tow cars on demand. And this new model is making AAA rethink its business.

Art crime expert Erin Thompson digs into the dirt around antiquities in her new book — what motivates collectors, what justifications they give and the politics around their acquisitions.

Switzerland's Gotthard Base Tunnel stretches for more than 35 miles and runs a mile and a half deep under a mountain range at some points. The engineering feat was inaugurated with modern dance.

Hamas police say male driving instructors can't teach female students without a chaperone present. Some teachers have been suspended. But one driving school owner says the policy is good for business.

There's little evidence that vice presidential picks help candidates at the top of the ticket win a state. What nominees try to aim for often is balance.

Cider made from perry pears is delicious. It rivals apple cider, but is sweeter. Long revered in England and Normandy, France (Napoleon was a fan), perry is now getting its due in the U.S.