The Yukon's mines minister has confirmed toxic water at the Eagle Gold mine is escaping one of its newly-built storage ponds.

Illinois, ready to choose a state flag? Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest. The public can vote online at for one of the new designs, or for one of three flags that have already ...

Illinois residents can vote daily until Feb. 14 on whether to replace or retain the state flag, choosing from 10 finalist ...