The New York City mass shooter had been diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses and had been the subject of two "mental health holds" in Las Vegas, but none of that limited his legal right to own ...

Businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr became the head of Haiti's transitional presidential council tasked with restoring order as gangs underscored the challenges facing the Caribbean nation.

The 14-day stoppage comes as a federal judge considers whether additional construction of the immigration detention facility in south Florida's Everglades is detrimental to the environment.

Thursday's move would compel colleges to report more data about the students they enroll and those who apply, including ...

Using advanced DNA-analysis techniques researchers in New York City identified three more victims of the 9/11 terror attacks that occurred nearly 24 years ago.

The FBI is investigating at least 250 people who may be tied to online networks that target children.These networks encourage ...

President Trump plans to nominate Stephen Miran to fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve's board of governors, but only for the next six months.

At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community.

The latest film releases include Freakier Friday; It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley; Weapons; and Souleymane’s Story. Weighing in ...

Writer Peter Beinart says American Jews need to reckon with Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza, and they should support ...

LAUSD starts its new academic term a week from today. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho talks about student proficiency in math ...

LAUSD starts its new academic term a week from today. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho talks about student proficiency in math and reading, enrollment, and protecting kids from ICE raids.