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This small Pennsylvania region produces half the mushroom crop in the U.S.

By Corinne Segal

Farmers in Chester County, Pennsylvania, have been producing mushrooms since the late 1800s, and today the industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars in sales each year for the region through indoor farming.

Charlottesville unrest was a factor for many Virginia voters

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Unease over violent white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville and President Trump's response loomed in the minds of many Virginia voters during Tuesday's elections.

U.S. cities, states pledge support for climate accord

By Michael D. Regan

A powerful alliance of leaders representing American cities, states and business said on Saturday that they would continue to back the Paris climate accord.

What we know about the crown prince’s vision for Saudi Arabia

By Layla Quran

The crown prince, 32, has said he is looking to break down the Saudi economy and decision-making structure and change how the country practices Islam.

Menendez juror’s remarks bolster ‘friendship’ defense

By David Porter, Associated Press

Remarks from a juror excused in the middle of deliberations in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial suggest the panel could wind up deadlocked or voting for acquittal.

Trump opposition inspires Dem focus on statehouse wins

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Progressives are leveraging anti-Trump feeling to limit corporate influence in statehouses across the country.

Moore refuses to quit Alabama Senate race, as GOP sees seat at risk

By Steve Peoples and Kimberly Chandler, Associated Press

In an interview with conservative radio host Sean Hannity, he did not wholly rule out dating teenage girls when he was in his early 30s.

Louis C.K. says sexual misconduct allegations against him are true

By Joshua Barajas

"I have been remorseful of my actions. And I've tried to learn from them. And run from them. Now I’m aware of the extent of the impact of my actions," the comedian said in a statement.

Risky stimulants turn up, once again, in weight loss and workout supplements

By Rebecca Robbins, STAT

New findings highlight just how hard it has been for the FDA to keep potentially unsafe supplement ingredients off the market.

How the tax code overhaul could slam higher ed

By Ted Afield, The Conversation

The tax code overhaul pending in Congress is littered with provisions that would make it a lot harder for most Americans to go to college or grad school, writes Ted Afield, director of the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic…