More than 620,000 miles of barbed-wire fences divide the American West. They keep cattle contained. They’re expensive to build and expensive to maintain. A single mile of new fence line can cost a rancher $25,000. And margins in that business are thin.

State health care exchanges say they have few problems with fraud. Instead of killing the subsidies, policy experts suggest fixing the federal exchanges instead.

According to an analysis by the Tax Foundation, Wyoming stood out as the state with the overall best tax structure.

The northern lights could be visible in more than a dozen states thanks to a burst of plasma and energy from the sun.

Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use.

Medicaid enrollees, unless otherwise exempt, must complete and report at least 80 hours of work or community service each month.

Advanced air mobility promises air taxis, delivery planes and others in the nation’s skies. Leaders said while the FAA must lead on airspace management, it must listen to those on the ground.

Before you attempt to light up the night with a DIY fireworks spectacle, find out the states where fireworks are legal There’s nothing more American than watching 4th of July fireworks—not even apple pie. As fun as the celebratory sparks are, they’re ...

In this article, we will list 15 states with the highest percentage of illegal immigrants. You can skip our detailed analysis on immigration stats and dynamics and go straight to 5 States with the Highest Percentage of Illegal Immigrants. Center for ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and legal topics understandable and fun. Her work has..