The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few ...

House to start summer recess early to avoid Epstein files vote, Trump deflects on Epstein probe with accusations about Obama, Columbia disciplines over 70 students for pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Studies show the populations of most North American shorebirds are declining. But the American oystercatcher found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is a success story.

After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations, the U.N. asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory ...

Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence.

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee tells the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports that it has ...

U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the U.S. took issue with UNESCO's focus on the U.N.'s sustainable ...

One of the nation's oldest Civil Rights organization warns the Trump administration's policies have thrust the country into a "state of emergency" for antidiscrimination policies, personal freedoms ...

In Maryland, more juveniles are tried as adults than in almost any other state. State Sen. William Smith is on a mission to change that.

Known as the "Prince of Darkness," the lead singer of the massively influential rock band Black Sabbath, Osbourne reached ...

President Trump seemed willing to allow Jerome Powell to complete his term as chair of the Federal Reserve — at least for now ...

Texas Republicans want to redraw the state's congressional districts to gain an advantage in next year's election. U.S. Rep.