Federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into two California women's prisons following allegations that staff members sexually abuse the inmates they were hired to protect.
Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming announced Wednesday that she plans to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in November, as she warned about "the danger that Donald Trump poses."
Two 14-year-old students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting Wednesday that also injured nine others at a Georgia high school, according to police who said the gunman is a 14-year-old boy.
Two prominent animal rights organizations are calling on Norwegian authorities to launch a criminal investigation into the recent death of a celebrated beluga whale, which they say was fatally shot.
Meta's oversight board ruled Wednesday that the phrase "From the river to the sea" on its social media platforms is not hate speech, despite critics' claims that it calls for the abolishment of the Israeli state.
Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey asked a New Mexico court Wednesday to reinstate an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin after a judge dismissed the case in July.
Sir Brian May of the legendary rock group Queen said his recently announced "health hiccup" was a minor stroke, but he's recovering well and able to play guitar.
Weeks after competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition after she was allegedly set on fire by her former boyfriend, according to police.
The European Space Agency has readied the final launch of its Vega rocket to carry the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite into low-Earth orbit late Wednesday night.
At least four people are dead and about 30 others injured after reports of shots fired at a Georgia high school, according to sources who say the gunman is a 14-year-old boy.
Nikki Haley, who challenged former President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination before dropping out and endorsing him, is joining public relations consulting giant Edelman as vice chair.
Nikki Haley, who challenged former President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination before dropping out and endorsing him, is joining public relations consulting giant Edelman as vice chair.
A new visa-restriction policy will help protect the integrity of U.S. elections against Russian interference designed to undermine the nation's democratic institutions.