Caitlin Mahon

Initiative 59, a gun control campaign in the state of Washington calls for background checks for all gun transfers and sales. Now, it's picking up steam, because Bill and Melinda Gates just donated $1 million to Initiative 59. The Gates' made the…

One little guy and his mom got a lot more than they asked for at a Dairy Queen in Colorado on Thursday. After taking the first sip of his vanilla milkshake, 7-year-old Riley Chase told ABC News that "something was, like, bubbling on my tongue."…

If you're in a band, careful what name you pick — it could come back to haunt you. Just ask the metal rock band formerly known as "ISIS," whose five musicians are receiving a ton of (misdirected) criticism on the group's Facebook page. Apparently,…

On Monday, U.S. officials told The New York Times that President Barack Obama is sending American military surveillance aircraft to Syria — a move that could eventually lead to airstrikes against ISIS militants. Apparently, Obama won't move toward…

Ah, the Ice Bucket Challenge. If you've been living under a rock, here's how it plays out: The person challenged dumps a bucket of icy water over his or her head, and nominates others to do the same within 24 hours. If you don't complete the…

The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California's Mojave Desert may be the world's largest solar thermal plant, supporting the environment with sustainable energy — but it's wreaking havoc on the wildlife population in the area. According…

It's that time of year again — when Congress takes the August recess to get some rest and relaxation, and leaves a huge pile of issues for September. The 113th Congress is quickly becoming known as one of the least productive Congresses in history,…

Asbestos may be able to provide heat-resistant, durable insulation, among other things — but the risks of exposure far, far outweigh the benefits. That's why the mineral, which can lead to mesothelioma, scarring of the lungs, and lung cancer, has…

You've probably heard about Apple's much-anticipated iOS 8, expected to be released with the next iPhone this September. But you might not have realized that the latest software includes a handy app called HealthKit, which Apple says will gather…