Police in Virginia say Justin Fairfax, the state’s former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife and then fatally shot himself. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said Thursday that …
A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education. That suggests socioeconomic factors could be driving the problem. …
It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers to raise more cattle, and that’s not an easy ask. For a host of reasons, ranchers …
Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump. The first American pontiff has faced criticism from Trump. The U.S. leader has accused him of …
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife before taking his own life in their home, police say.
The timeline is tightening as some states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections. Maryland's Democratic effort to reshape districts ended with the legislative …
Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes. PepsiCo, Gatorade’s parent company, says the brand wants to …
Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening …
A new Gallup poll shows more young men in the U.S. now say religion is “very important” in their lives compared to young women. This is the first time young men have surpassed young women on this …
The killing of an Iranian activist in Canada has exposed bitter divisions within the diaspora over the Iran war. Several activists say they have received threats that led them to notify the police …
Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole. The international team reported Thursday that the jet power from Cygnus 1-X, a …
Today is Thursday, April 16, the 106th day of 2026. There are 259 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 16, 2007, Seung-hui Cho, a 23-year-old Virginia Tech student, killed 32 …
Powerful storms ripped through parts of Michigan damaging two ice arenas and other structures, and felling branches near the University of Michigan's main campus. The National Weather Service says …
The cast and filmmakers behind the “Spaceballs” sequel, including Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, brought humor to CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Mel Brooks announced the title, “Spaceballs: The New …
Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's most competitive Senate contests. It's a potential sign of enthusiasm on the left and a cash infusion they’ll need in …
U.S. President Donald Trump says the war in Iran is “very close to over” in clips of an interview set to air Wednesday. Pakistan has said it is working to help the U.S. and Iran negotiate an end …
From its earliest days as a country, the diverse United States has aspired to unity. The founders emphasized unity as vital for the new nation, but defining it has been complex. While ideals like …
From its earliest days as a country, the diverse United States has aspired to unity. The founders emphasized unity as vital for the new nation, but defining it has been complex. While ideals like …
A super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean flipped over cars and ripped away tin roofs on the remote Northern Mariana Islands. So far, there have been no reports of deaths. Authorities in the U.S. …
Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon on the second leg of his Africa tour. He's bringing a message of peace to its separatist region, where fighters have announced a …