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The people-plaguing Asian tiger mosquito, or <em>Aedes albopictus</em>, typically lays its eggs in stagnant water.

Building A Better Mosquito Trap — One Scientist Thinks He's Done It

A researcher in Australia has invented a low-tech, insecticide-free trap that might be able to reduce bites from a particularly pesky mosquito in some neighborhoods.

House Majority PAC has unveiled a campaign ad taking aim at top House Republican leaders.

Democrats Unveil Ad Attacking House GOP Leaders

An outside group supporting House Democrats is running a digital ad that uses a strategy the party used in 2006 to challenge Republican control of the House — focusing on personal scandals.

The government is acting like a spendthrift family, piling up credit card bills even though times are good.

Despite Strong Economy, Federal Deficit Soars

Even with a healthy job market and rapid economic growth, the federal government is piling up debt. The government's deficit is expected to top $1 trillion next year.

Facebook says it is still in early stages of an investigation and is sharing information with U.S. law enforcement and Congress.

Facebook Says It Removed Pages Involved In Deceptive Political Influence Campaign

The activity on Facebook and Instagram included organizing counterprotests for a white nationalist rally in Washington. There's evidence of links to previous Russian disinformation efforts.

Lee Iacocca, pictured in February 1989, died Tuesday at the age of 94. Under his leadership he brought Chrysler back from the brink of bankruptcy. He is also considered the father of the Mustang, which he helped develop during his stint at Ford.

Icon Of Auto Industry, Father Of Mustang And Minivan, Lee Iacocca Dies At 94

Iacocca was a top executive at two of America's largest car companies — Ford and Chrysler — for decades. He helped develop the Mustang and later rescued Chrysler from near-bankruptcy.

New data show that the Trump administration has significantly expanded its staffing in the past year, especially in the White House counsel's office. Above, the White House in a 2017 file photo.

As Investigations Ramp Up, Trump Has Expanded White House Counsel's Office

For the first time, President Trump is spending more on staff than Barack Obama did during his final year as president.

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