Pope Leo urges US to renew commitment to freedom, dignity on 250th anniversary 
Going out for Fourth of July festivities? Bring the bug spray, says the CDC 
What happens when the water dries up? Much of the American West is close to finding out 
A changing climate makes disasters worse. Can Americans count on their government to help? 
National Independence Day Parade in D.C. canceled due to extreme heat 
US and Ukraine finalize long-delayed minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal, the Treasury Department announced Wednesday, April 30. The agreement, originally...
Jack Black’s ‘Minecraft Movie’ song becomes shortest ever on Hot 100
"Steve’s Lava Chicken" from "A Minecraft Movie" just made Billboard Hot 100 history. At only 34 seconds long, it’s now...
Michigan governor’s hug with Trump could hurt 2028 run: Dem strategists
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is once again in the national spotlight. The Michigan Democrat, who was photographed earlier this month covering...
Supreme Court will decide fate of nation’s first religious charter school
The Supreme Court will determine the future of the only religious charter school in the country. Eight justices heard oral...
India closes airspace to Pakistani aircraft as tensions escalate after Kashmir attack
India has closed its airspace to all Pakistani-registered and operated aircraft, including commercial and military flights, amid rising diplomatic escalations...
Hazmat response at Manhattan Criminal Court after white powder found in envelope
Emergency responders are investigating a report of white powder discovered inside the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building, according to officials and...
California lawmakers weaken proposed punishment for teen sex solicitation
California lawmakers in the Assembly Public Safety Committee blocked an effort that would have made soliciting 16 and 17-year-olds for...
10 books inspired by the Vietnam War
Editor’s note: April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam...
11 students accused in lacrosse hazing stunt turn themselves in
A high school lacrosse team in upstate New York has had its season canceled, and 11 players were ordered to...
Image of German health minister making alleged ‘Hitler’ gesture gets woman fined
A German court is prosecuting a woman for producing an image of a public health official making an arm gesture...
