Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra is releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as hotter temperatures melt frozen ground and wildfires increase.
United Healthcare shooting ‘person of interest’ Luigi Mangione arraigned in Pennsylvania
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rebels seize control of Syria’s capital as Assad flees to Russia
The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, as deposed President Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum by Russia.
Court upholds a U.S. ban on TikTok
An appeals court agreed that the viral video app must be sold off by its China-based parent company.
South Korea’s lawmakers vote to lift president’s martial law declaration
Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of paralyzing the government.
Most Black Friday shoppers bagged their deals online this year, with record spending
As many opted against facing crowds the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion in online purchases.
President Biden pardons son Hunter
The pardon comes in the last weeks of President Biden's time in office and despite his public assurances in the past that he would neither pardon nor commute his son's sentence.
Vito the pug is the first of his breed to win National Dog Show’s top prize
Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, N.C., beat out more than 1,900 dogs representing more than 200 breeds and varieties that competed in this year's event.
More deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store
This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.
Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. Here’s what to know.
"You should not do this," consumer advocate Teresa Murray says, warning against the lure of rock-bottom prices from unfamiliar sellers.
Judge grants dismissal of Jan. 6 case against Trump
The move came after federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss both the Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago documents cases against Donald Trump.
Judge indefinitely postpones sentencing in Trump’s hush money case
The decision to indefinitely adjourn next week's sentencing date comes several days after both sides' lawyers agreed to a stay.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s attorney general nominee
Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
Trump’s promise to fix the fentanyl crisis appealed to voters and alarmed experts
Donald Trump has promised a crackdown that could include military strikes in Mexico. Many experts worry his plan will do harm than good.
Trump’s threats of mass deportations lead to hard discussions for families
As Donald Trump ramps up promises, 11 million Americans related to immigrants without legal status are having hard talks.
Trump picks North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department
Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.
Trump wants to ‘Drill, baby, drill.’ What does that mean for climate concerns?
President-elect Donald Trump wants to increase oil and gas production and roll back the Inflation Reduction Act.
Trump picks RFK Jr. to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a former presidential candidate who has a history of spreading conspiracy theories, including about vaccines — is poised to have a key health role in the Trump administration.
Fed up with high prices? Here’s where things stand with inflation.
Inflation remains substantially lower than it did during its 2022 peak — but Americans are still frustrated with high prices.
Trump announces he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general
"Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System," Trump said.