U.S. & World

As Social Security’s trust funds run low, Congress seems to be at a standstill on the issue. Some say a bipartisan commission is the answer.

Hershey, Mondelez, Mars and Ferrero are among the companies that will have to get creative to deal with soaring prices for cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate.

The safety of the Seine water for the Olympics has been in doubt since some test events scheduled last August were cancelled, also after unseasonal heavy rains.

Britain is putting on a display of birthday pageantry Saturday for King Charles III, a military parade that marked the Princess of Wales’ first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis early this year.

These $5 bills may be worth over $2,000 to currency collectors. Here’s how to spot one and what to do next.

A former Nashville police officer has been arrested for two counts of felony official misconduct after law enforcement officials say he allegedly participated in adult video while on duty.

The recent appearance of a rare white bison calf has excited wildlife watchers in Yellowstone National Park.

Emergency crews have rescued 30 people after they were stuck for about half an hour dangling upside down high on a ride at a century-old amusement park in Oregon.

The first Olympic Esports Games are set to be added soon to the IOC’s portfolio of events as it seeks to attract and retain young audiences.

Kentucky State Police said remains found Friday during a search of the family residence of missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd likely belong to the girl.

The new “FLiRT” COVID-19 variants, including KP.2 and KP.3, are on the rise in the US. Experts discuss symptoms, transmission and vaccines.

Breyana Elwell put out a fan one day last summer to beat the Texas heat; a squirrel thought it was a pretty good idea.

Cleveland’s City Hall will remain closed to the public through at least Monday, as officials in Ohio’s second-largest city continued to grapple with the effects of a ransomware attack.