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David Jaher's account of Harry Houdini attempt to debunk Boston society psychic Mina Crandon mixes history with high-wire theatricality — even though most readers will know who came out on top.

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.

With international travel clawing closer to pre-pandemic levels, Florida is on pace for a record-setting year for tourism.

Illinois Democrats said they cut ties with the prominent public relations firm SKDK following reporting by NPR about an undisclosed conflict of interest in a sexual harassment case.

Venezuelans replaced Mexicans for the first time on record, according to new figures that show September was the second-highest month for arrests of all nationalities.

Otis slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane early Wednesday, bringing 165 mph winds and heavy rain to Acapulco and surrounding towns.

The CEO of Equifax, Richard Smith, has retired, effective Tuesday. This comes amid multiple state and federal investigations into a security breach at the service.

College waitlists are growing. For many students, they offer hope of admission. That's not always the case.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's stance on the GOP heath care bill could have long-term consequences for her state. The Trump administration may now pull back support for Alaska energy exploration.

Author Ann Kirschner first read Anthony Trollope's Palliser series as a graduate student. Now, returning to it after more than 20 years, she finds her impression of the Victorian tale has transformed along with her life.

Barry Manilow has just overtaken The King himself, Elvis Presley, for the most shows at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Sandy Pollock and Crystal Cook, aka the Casserole Queens, pass along a recipe for King Ranch Casserole. Sandy grew up with the cheesy Tex-Mex dish and says the traditional quick-fix doesn't need updating. Never mind if the casserole's origins have gotten mixed up along the way: This one's a keeper.

Many attempts have been made by India and Pakistan to ease regional tensions through cricket. But the sport's reputation as the "Gentlemen's Game" is a lie: deceit, betrayal and bare-faced criminality abound.

Israel removed metal detectors from a Jerusalem holy site to ease tensions with Palestinians. But plans for a new security system have prompted more protests.

Under the changes, U.S. colleges and universities would be required to charge tuition to students from a number of small Pacific Island nations “at a rate that is not greater than the rate charged for residents of the state in which such public institution” is located.

U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House.

Three days away from the start of the tournament, Olympic veteran Kevin Durant and newcomer Steph Curry talked about the stacked NBA star power that's heating up the competition in Paris.

Known as "johnny Hockey," the Columbus Blue Jackets' forward and his brother were cycling in their home state of New Jersey. Officials said the driver was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.

An Israeli military spokesperson said the military acted in “self defense” to “remove these threats.” Hezbollah said it was still able to fire rockets and drones toward Israel.

Another Trump administration official is out, Democrats in the House inch slowly toward the I-word, and another presidential debate, this time with the 10 top Democratic candidates.

The powerful Israeli strike was directed at the head of the Hamas military wing, Mohammed Deif. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged he didn't have definitive information on Deif's fate.

Pakistan and Iran have traded cross-border rocket attacks, stoking fears of widening conflict even farther.

In Beirut, thousands attend the funeral of the top Hamas official, assassinated in what some claim was an Israeli drone strike.

The large cache of more than 500 documents posted online anonymously last week details one Chinese tech company's hacking operations, target lists and marketing materials for the Chinese government.

The Academy Awards are a little more than two weeks away.