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The White House is moving swiftly to tighten legal immigration reviews after two National Guard members were shot last week. And, Ukraine enters a new round of negotiations to end the war with Russia.
Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.
Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.
The weeks leading up to Christmas are typically a time of anticipation and preparation for Christians, but for some immigrant congregations the mood this Advent season isn't especially hopeful.
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
A new survey of centenarians finds a growing number of people living to 100 have prioritized healthy habits. Here's how exercise, social connection and positivity play a role in aging well.
Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators.
An auctioneer stumbled upon the long lost painting, which depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, inside a Paris townhouse last year during a routine visit.