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My husband and I try not to talk about the "state tests," as my girls, 8 and 9, call them, but our daughters still bring them up fairly often.

According to the recent 2015 World report on Aging and Health, these countries have the world's longest life expectancy at the age of 60.

Your ancestry can reveal a lot about you, including how related you are to cave men.

Billionaire brothers Charles Koch and David Koch typically donate millions of dollars to GOP candidates they like, helping them try to defeat their Democratic counterparts. Let's take a look at some of the politicians they've helped in the past, as well as politicians who have been outspoken about their distaste for them.

As manufacturers cut off supplies of lethal injection drugs, states look for new drug combinations for executions.

When Michael Jackson made the music video for "Thriller" in 1983, he was the biggest star in the world. In a book published by Glitterati Inc., "Michael Jackson: The Making of 'Thriller' 4 Days/1983," photographer Douglas Kirkland chronicles the making of the groundbreaking film.

A rare record dubbed the "Holy Grail" for Beatles collectors -- and hidden away for over five decades -- has sold at auction for £77,500 ($110,000).

Mitch McConnell says the Senate will not confirm Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland even if Hillary Clinton wins the presidency.

The orcas currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals enclosed at the water parks, according to a company announcement. CNN's Martin Savidge reports.

SeaWorld announces the end of its controversial breeding program, but what will happen to killer whales still in SeaWorld parks?

Sumo wrestling is as ingrained in Japanese culture as sushi and cat cafes.

CNN's Andy Scholes breaks down bracketology strategy so you can compete in the March Madness office pool.

A U.S. official has told CNN that Iran has the ability to launch a three-stage rocket with a satellite on top "at any minute."

For the first time, an official from the NFL publicly acknowledged a connection between football and CTE. CNN's Coy Wire reports.

Why is Ted Cruz making moose antlers? CNN's Jeanne Moos has the best political GIFs.

See photos from the life and career of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The Olympics are a time for countries to come together and compete for glory, and the host cities use the event as a moment to shine.

Meet BOTUS -- the Bootmaker of the United States.

Donald Trump's campaign manager said Thursday that the Republican front-runner has given more than $100 million to charity.