Tape measures typically consist of a long flexible steel blade (the tape) coiled inside a plastic or metal case with a spring mechanism to retract the tape after being extended. While the markings can ...

In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research laid the foundation for modern knot theory, was trying to find a ...

The California ballot measure that will ask voters whether they approve a new congressional map created by Democrats, temporarily working around the state's independent redistricting commission, ...

After House Republicans pushed through a measure to avert a shutdown, Democrats blocked it in the Senate, demanding more than $1 trillion for health programs. By Catie Edmondson Reporting from the ...

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has indicated she will oppose a measure from her party's leadership to delay a possible government shutdown, putting House Republicans in a precarious political situation as ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. State lawmakers propose overhauling LA’s “mansion tax” by cutting rates on newer commercial properties to boost ...

Taylor Swift just wore two of your looks for her Life of a Showgirl album! What was that moment like for you? Phillipe: I’m a Swiftie, so that was so incredible for me. We’ve dressed her before, too, ...

The addition’s severe shape is a solution to setback requirements for the picturesque British Columbia site. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of ...

POMONA, Calif. (KABC) -- Metro on Friday morning celebrated the grand opening of its A Line extension project, bringing new local rail service to the San Gabriel Valley cities of Glendora, San Dimas, ...

There is a critical need for grain storage in North Dakota, as elevators are telling farmers they will not be able to accept soybeans due to lost storage space caused by summer storms.

TORONTO — After weeks of negotiations on a possible contract extension for goaltender Anthony Stolarz, there appears to be a little more urgency from the Toronto Maple Leafs to try to get things ...