A historic heat wave that has gripped the U.S. Southwest throughout July, blasting residents and baking surfaces like brick, is beginning to abate with the late arrival of monsoon rains.

African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a path to end the war.

A nematode found deep in frozen sediment has proven its ability to survive extreme environments long term. Scientists studying the species say their work could inform the protection of other animals.

As most Korean War vets are well into their 90s, they still struggle with America's perceptions of what has been called "the Forgotten War."

A Rotorway 162F helicopter and an ELA Eclipse 10 gyrocopter collided at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, authorities said.

Across the country, efforts by state Republicans to restrict drag performances in front of kids have fallen short. Bills have been scuttled, blocked, vetoed and more.

A new Mississippi law restricts who can help voters seeking assistance casting their ballots by mail. A federal judge ruled it limited access to the polls and was therefore not permitted.

Twelve voting rights organizations tell Meta its new social media site Threads needs a robust plan to ensure election disinformation doesn't go viral during the 2024 elections.

The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds.

Trader Joe's said its falafel could have rocks in it. It issued recalls recently for two types of cookies for the same reason. It's also recalling broccoli cheddar soup that may contain insects.

The end of affirmative action and the increasing concerns about the cost of college have led the Biden administration and colleges to consider new measures to achieve diversity.

A winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature is out with a debut novel for adults. Elizabeth Acevedo's Family Lore is about sisterhood and memory in a Dominican-American family.

GOP and Democratic lawmakers alike condemned the Wisconsin Republican after he spewed profanities at a group of Senate pages taking photos at the Capitol.

The flag belonging to Shigeyoshi Mutsuda was returned to his son from a U.S. war museum where it had been on display for 29 years. "It's a miracle," 83-year-old Toshihiro Mutsuda said.

For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list. But, can he answer our questions about Randall Park Mall?