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2 Brothers in Trump Media Insider-Trading Scheme Plead Guilty

Michael and Gerald Shvartsman, who had originally pleaded not guilty to securities fraud charges, each pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud...

2 Brothers in Trump Media Insider-Trading Scheme Plead Guilty

Jay-Z's music festival cancelled for second year running - with organisers not explaining why

Jay-Z's music festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row - with organisers not explicitly giving the reasons why.

Jay-Z's music festival cancelled for second year running - with organisers not explaining why

Many Democrats Are Worried Trump Will Beat Biden. This One Isn’t.

Simon Rosenberg has spent the past two years telling Democrats they need to calm down. His Biden-will-win prediction is his next big test.

Many Democrats Are Worried Trump Will Beat Biden. This One Isn’t.

A New Look at an Old Favorite for Adventure Seekers: La Paz, Mexico

New hotels and destination-worthy restaurants now complement the ever-appealing outdoors surrounding La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur.

A New Look at an Old Favorite for Adventure Seekers: La Paz, Mexico

American tourist killed by charging elephant during safari tour

An 80-year-old American tourist was killed by a bull elephant when the safari tour group she was part of was charged at by the animal.

American tourist killed by charging elephant during safari tour

Republicans propose renaming airport after Donald Trump

The international airport close to central Washington DC should be renamed after Donald Trump, according to a bill introduced by a group of House Repu...

Republicans propose renaming airport after Donald Trump

New York prisoners suing after being blocked from watching the solar eclipse

Prisoners in New York are suing the state corrections department over next week's total solar eclipse - demanding they be allowed to watch the "rare p...

New York prisoners suing after being blocked from watching the solar eclipse

Moon to get its own time zone - but clocks work differently there

The moon will get its own time zone after the White House directed NASA to develop a unified lunar time standard by the end of 2026.

Moon to get its own time zone - but clocks work differently there

'Unmitigated disaster' for Elon Musk's Tesla as sales slump

Tesla has reported a sharp fall in worldwide sales amid increased competition and slowing demand for electric vehicles.

'Unmitigated disaster' for Elon Musk's Tesla as sales slump

Lizzo clarifies what she meant by 'I quit' comments

US pop star Lizzo has assured fans that she is not quitting the music industry - after an earlier statement where she said she is tired of being ridic...

Lizzo clarifies what she meant by 'I quit' comments

What We Know About the Strike That Killed World Central Kitchen Workers in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel acknowledged on Tuesday a “tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people.”

What We Know About the Strike That Killed World Central Kitchen Workers in Gaza

In the Magnificence of Iowa’s Glow, Albany Catches Some Shade

During the waning moments of Iowa’s victory over L.S.U. on Monday, a stray comment on the televised broadcast cast the New York capital in an unflatte...

In the Magnificence of Iowa’s Glow, Albany Catches Some Shade

Biden Assails ‘Outrageous’ Florida Abortion Ruling as His Campaign Blames Trump

The president’s campaign moved to pin responsibility squarely on Donald Trump after the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for a six-week ban.

Biden Assails ‘Outrageous’ Florida Abortion Ruling as His Campaign Blames Trump

To Curb Bird Flu, Taxpayers Pay Millions to Kill Poultry. Is It Needed?

Big poultry farms have received millions of dollars for their losses. Animal welfare groups contend that aid reinforces inhumane cullings of birds exp...

To Curb Bird Flu, Taxpayers Pay Millions to Kill Poultry. Is It Needed?

Tesla’s Sales Drop, a Sign That Its Grip on the E.V. Market Is Slipping

Sales of the company’s electric cars dropped in the first three months of the year, even as other automakers sold more battery-powered vehicles.

Tesla’s Sales Drop, a Sign That Its Grip on the E.V. Market Is Slipping

Gunfire From Deputies Killed Teen Who Had Been Reported Kidnapped, Video Shows

Savannah Graziano, 15, was fatally shot a day after an Amber Alert was issued for her in September 2022. Newly released video and recordings show that...

Gunfire From Deputies Killed Teen Who Had Been Reported Kidnapped, Video Shows

Fears Grow That Syria Strikes Could Spur Retaliatory Attacks on Israel and U.S.

Current and former American officials say the airstrikes on an Iranian embassy compound in Damascus were a serious blow to Tehran.

Fears Grow That Syria Strikes Could Spur Retaliatory Attacks on Israel and U.S.

Severe Weather, Including Tornadoes, Expected in Midwest and South

More than three million people were under a tornado watch early Tuesday afternoon.

Severe Weather, Including Tornadoes, Expected in Midwest and South

Biden Talks to Xi About Conflicts, From Ukraine to the Pacific

President Biden aimed to keep relations stable in a call with Xi Jinping of China, but also raised concerns over Beijing’s activities around Taiwan, t...

Biden Talks to Xi About Conflicts, From Ukraine to the Pacific

US teenager among three killed in Swiss Alps avalanche

An American teenager is among three people who have been killed in an avalanche near the Zermatt resort in the Swiss Alps, police have said.

US teenager among three killed in Swiss Alps avalanche