As the year reaches its mid-point, we have answers to a question more pressing than what to wear to the cookout or how early ...

Scientists have created the most advanced synthetic cell yet made in a laboratory. They've dubbed it "Spudcell," echoing Sputnik, the first artificial satellite.

Hiring has picked up in recent months. We'll find out this morning if that trend continued into June. The Labor Department is set to deliver its monthly update on employment and unemployment.

The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services ...

The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the ...

The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the ...

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch called for embattled Rep. Harry Benton to resign and promised to initiate ...

The Supreme Court's ruling that presidents can fire leaders of independent agencies — at will — could lead to less regulation of corporate interests.

We dig into current conflicts to understand the incentives that lead countries into violence, and what keeps them stretching on and on.

A heat dome has sent temperatures spiraling in rural and urban areas. Local governments have issued warnings and set up ways for residents to cool off in an effort to prevent heat-related deaths.

The mountainous hills of Western North Carolina are welcoming athletes of a growing and dangerous sport -- downhill skateboarding.

Vocalist Victor Willis, the former lead singer of the disco band The Village people, has died. He was not only the front man but he also co authored several of the group's hits.