A federal judge in New York vacated a Trump administration policy that had suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the …
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas has died. She was 94. She was a Kansas governor’s daughter who became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into …
Former US Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas has died at 94.
As climate change makes cities around the world unlivable, one city is using art and new infrastructure to adapt. In Miami, where hurricanes and flooding can be frequent, a park reestablished …
Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Omaha, Nebraska, is at the heart of one of those and the contest for …
It's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon. Almost …
Today is Saturday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2026. There are 131 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 22, 1851, the schooner America outraced more than a dozen British vessels off …
Wall Street will get key updates next week on closely-watched measures for consumer confidence and inflation. The latest consumer confidence report from business group The Conference Board will be …
One of China’s best-known comedians is under investigation after changing lyrics of a revolutionary song during a performance. Guo Degang, a prominent xiangsheng performer, is being investigated by …
Alex Jones won a Texas court ruling that reduced one of the defamation lawsuit judgments against him for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting massacre a hoax by more than $40 million. …
The bond market is one of the few forces in the world strong enough to get politicians to snap to attention. It also helps dictate how much ordinary people have to pay on their mortgages and car …
People in Hawaii are bracing for more heavy rain and winds as they recover from last weekend's hurricane. The Big Island is expected to be hit hardest by the tropical weather, which will likely be …
Starting a new school can be daunting for students, but parents can help ease the transition. Experts say parents can help by arranging playdates and attending social events such as birthday parties …
A Texas court has slashed a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million over falsely calling the 2012 Newtown, Connecticut, school shooting a hoax. The ruling does not …
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a retrial after his murder conviction in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet has resumed. A new judge assigned to the case will decide whether …
President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina to support Sen. Darline Graham, his chosen candidate to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. Friday's Myrtle Beach rally …
Federal officials have announced sharp water cuts for the next two years for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River. Under the Bureau of Reclamation’s plan, California, …
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that …
State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company. Sunshine Residential Homes …
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees are among eight people killed in a small plane crash in western Alaska. The plane, chartered by the agency, crashed Thursday near the Cape Newenham Long …