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The diversity of life on Earth, and its ever-growing complexity, leads many people to think that there must be a purpose to its existence. Commentator Marcelo Gleiser argues that, quite the contrary, the only purpose of life is to preserve itself. There is no hidden hand behind it all.

More than any team he faces, LeBron James' biggest foil is actually Michael Jordan, The Greatest Basketball Player Ever.™

Actor James Gandolfini, 51, has reportedly died. Variety magazine reports that he suffered a "sudden stroke." The cause of death is not yet known with certainty, but HBO says the actor may have suffered a heart attack.

Suicide killed more U.S. troops last year than combat in Afghanistan, a trend that's likely to continue this year. The causes and remedies are complicated, but Fort Bliss in Texas has bucked the trend. Suicides have declined there, after implementation of an interactive suicide prevention program.

An increase in bus fare sparked protests in Brazil this week. But even though some municipalities are rolling back the fares, people are still frustrated by the high cost of living and poor government services. Guest host Celeste Headlee takes a closer look at the anti-government protests.

The Columbus school district has created new policies to avoid a repeat of the attendance data-rigging scandal. The policies create a paper trail to back…

A Ball State University study ranks Ohio as one of the top five strongest manufacturing states in the nation, with high marks for global reach and…

A Cincinnati man was convicted and sentenced today to 36 years to life in prison for killing another man who blinked his eyes to identify his shooter.…

Pickaway County prosecutors say rioting charges have been dropped against four people in a neighborhood brawl in Circleville that left a woman dead. But…

Mark Greenwald's departure comes just eight months before the next winter Olympics and while the organization is steeped in controversy.