GRIFFIN, Ga., Oct. 16 (UPI) -- An alligator almost 7 feet long made his way to North Georgia in floodwaters, a reptile expert said.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Methamphetamine remains a serious problem, despite a national study suggesting its use has dropped dramatically, U.S. law enforcement officials said.

DALLAS, May 5 (UPI) -- State prisons in Texas and Florida say they've canceled visitations and quarantined some inmates to reduce the risk of swine flu.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have created a nanoscale motorized positioning device that may have applications in biological and engineering fields.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- DreamWorks Animation has tapped "The Lion King" director Rob Minkoff to bring the classic "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" cartoon to the silver screen.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Justin Gray banked in an off-balance three-pointer to snap a late tie Sunday night as the 11th-ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons extended their home winning stre

COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 3 (UPI) -- Lonny Dixon had 23 points and Juan Baxter 20 Sunday night as No. 2 Maryland defeated Virginia, 112-92, in the 637th and final game at Cole Field House, which ha

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Chris Williams scored 14 points Saturday as seventh-ranked Virginia closed with the final seven points of the game for a 77-72 triumph over Auburn in the Hardwo