A Purdue University student from South Korea has been freed from federal detention following days of protests by faith leaders in New York and abroad

Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump

U.S. stock indexes slipped following the latest discouraging signal on the U.S. economy

The Justice Department has identified some three dozen states, cities and counties as so-called sanctuary jurisdictions

Museums across the U.S. have artifacts on display that represent and reflect landmark events of the Civil Rights era

A federal judge has temporarily blocked some of Arkansas' largest school districts from enforcing a new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms

A small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing four people

An Alabama home where Martin Luther King Jr. and others planned marches in the 1960s calling for Black voting rights has been reconstructed in its entirety at a museum near Detroit

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu

An inmate executed by Tennessee without deactivating his implanted defibrillator said he was in serious pain after the lethal injection started

A man accused of killing three women in the Portland, Oregon, area and dumping their bodies has been indicted on a fourth murder charge

A federal judge is hearing arguments about an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

A minke whale died off the New Jersey shore after colliding with a small boat.

The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States

A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats died after losing control of his vehicle

The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 06-18-34-35-36, Powerball: 2

Passengers have evacuated a New York City area commuter train after a fire caused at least one car to fill with smoke

The Senate is leaving Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees

The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, filling the post after President Donald Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. Pirro is a form...

The U.S. Coast Guard says a third child has died nearly a week after a barge struck and sank a boat during a sailing camp near Miami

A Maryland woman with a long history of severe mental illness has been rearrested and charged with killing two of her children

Hundreds of remote homes are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California

A former corrections officer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the death of an inmate at a New York prison

A federal judge has ruled that Rhode Island's gun permit system does not violate the Second Amendment

A video showing the violent arrest of a Black college student in Florida has sparked calls for drivers to use cameras that show a view from inside their car

Officials in northern India say at least four people have died and several others are trapped under debris after flash floods swept away several homes and shops

Hundreds of people have rallied in Pakistan-administered Kashmir to mark the sixth anniversary of India’s revocation of the disputed region’s semi-autonomous status

A top Philippine security official has condemned China’s latest launching of a rocket into space that caused suspected debris to crash down near a western Philippine province, where authorities said it sparked alarm and exposed people, ships and aircra...

Cameroon’s constitutional council has rejected opposition candidate Maurice Kamto’s appeal to be reinstated on the ballot for the upcoming presidential election

Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous

The number of survivors of the U.S. atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is dwindling 80 years later, but they are increasingly speaking out against nuclear weapons

The U.N. immigration agency reports that a boat carrying African migrants that capsized off Yemen's coast has killed 56 and left 132 missing, revising casualty figures released earlier

Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 deportees from the United States under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program

Nigerian customs have seized over 1,600 parrots and canaries being transported from Lagos to Kuwait without a permit

Authorities in Guanajuato, Mexico, have discovered 32 bodies on a property in Irapuato, nearly half of whom have been identified

Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of sending Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces against the military in the country’s civil war

Bangladesh is marking the first anniversary of the ouster of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a student-led uprising

The U.S. has suspended live cattle imports from Mexico due to concerns about the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite found in southern Mexico

Last month, floods along the Nepal-China border that killed nine people also destroyed important infrastructure, washing out the primary bridge connecting the two nations and halting trade

Tudor Lakatos is fighting discrimination against Romania’s Roma minority through the music of Elvis Presley

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has struck off the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic

Officials say police arrested more than 200 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in various parts of Pakistan as they attempted to hold rallies to mark the second anniversary of Khan’s arrest

Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington ris...

Malian authorities say four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in January in West Africa by the Islamic State group and held captive for months were released late Sunday

A newly formed parliamentary committee has begun meeting to oversee a peace process with a Kurdish militant group

As part of its crackdown on immigration, President Donald Trump’s administration is pressuring U.S. colleges to reduce their dependence on international enrollment while adding new layers of scrutiny for foreign students

Australia says it has accepted a Japanese company's bid for a lucrative and hotly contested contract to build Australian naval vessels, expected to be worth 10 billion Australian dollars ($6.5 billion)

Iran has ordered government offices and banks across much of the country to close for a day

A man charged with importing drugs to Indonesia faces up to 15 years in prison under the country’s tough drug laws in a trial that has started on the tourist island of Bali

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Ali Larijani as the new secretary for the Supreme National Security Council

He says the issue may come up when he meets with Vice President JD Vance later this week.

Democrats are trying to block the redraw in the state by denying the state legislature a quorum.

The co-host of "The Breakfast Club" radio show labeled the president as “Donkey of the Day” on Monday.

The Texas governor's court threat could take months to resolve — despite a fast-approaching redistricting deadline.

Ritchie Torres is threading a needle after emphatic defense of Israel for most of the war.

There's little evidence so far that Democrats are going to crash the gates of Washington.

The Delaware congresswoman also explains why voters “feel like Democrats have sort of been assholes to them” and what the party must do to win them back.

Possible 2028 contenders’ leadership PACs have raised and spent millions of dollars combined this year, new filings show.

They spoke from a Democratic Governors Association meeting in the purple state of Wisconsin.

The former governor is six points up in what will be one of the most competitive Senate races in the country next year.

The president can’t run again, but he can put his war chest to use next year.

Rep. Sara Jacobs represents her party's dilemma.

The next week, he said he was starting a third party.

Joe Biden is staffed by only one or two aides. He holes up for hours at a time in Delaware working on his memoir with a new ghostwriter, while undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Welcome to life after the White House.

Ottawa’s recognition of Palestinian statehood will make it “very hard” to reach an agreement, the U.S. president warned.

The former North Carolina governor set a fundraising record with his day-one haul for his Senate campaign.

He joins an increasingly crowded field hoping to take control of one of South Carolina’s Senate seats.

The Food and Drug Administration commissioner reveals what health officials are prioritizing in a forthcoming report on childhood chronic disease.

In 2023, the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion that killed its pilot and four passengers amid intense water pressure in the North Atlantic

Shares of Palantir Technologies appear to be heading toward another record high after booking its first $1 billion in quarterly sales and raising its outlook for the year

The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash 3.7 miles into the sky.

Scientists have solved the mystery of what killed over 5 billion sea stars — also known as starfish — off the Pacific coast of North America

A South African university has launched an anti-poaching campaign to inject the horns of rhinos with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents

Chinese scientists have been developing strategies to counter Elon Musk's Starlink satellites, which they see as a threat

It’s a last-minute weather scrub for SpaceX’s latest crew launch for NASA

Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station after being sidelined by Boeing's Starliner trouble and other issues

Utility workers in Peru's capital have discovered two pre-Incan tombs while expanding underground gas networks

Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises, is reporting an 18.6% surge in net profit for the first fiscal quarter on the back of strong demand for its new Switch 2 console

The Department of Defense now says it will continue sharing key data collected by three sophisticated weather satellites that help forecasters track hurricanes

Russia’s space chief has visited the United States to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASA’s acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years

NASA and India's space agency launch radar satellite to map Earth's land and ice

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has struck Russia’s Far East, causing tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and warnings across the Pacific

More fireflies than usual are lighting up summer evenings in the U.S. Northeast

SpaceX has delivered a new crew to the International Space Station in just 15 hours

Japanese electronics and technology company Panasonic has chosen a new chief at a group company after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit

A 16-year-old’s Roblox game, Grow a Garden, has shattered records for the most concurrent players in history

After recording more than 600 audiobooks, Julia Whelan has become a go-to narrator for books by popular authors including Emily Henry and Taylor Jenkins Reid

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill that punishes online searches for information officially branded “extremist,” the latest in a series of moves by authorities to tighten control of the internet

The Australian government has announced YouTube will be required to ensure account holders are at least 16 years old starting in December

Linda and Tim Pierce have welcomed a baby boy using a 30-year-old embryo

A fictitious rock group with AI-generated music, lyrics, and album art sparked debate about how the new technology is blurring the line between real and synthetic in the music world

Apple tops Wall Street expectations with strong iPhone sales

NASA and India have paired up to launch an Earth-mapping satellite capable of tracking the slightest changes in land and ice

A woman charged with selling Matthew Perry the ketamine dose that killed him is headed for trial in September

A guitar once played by two Rolling Stones members is at the center of a dispute between former guitarist Mick Taylor and the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The 2025 MLB Speedway Classic was the most-watched sporting event on Saturday, even though rain shortened it

Alex Ovechkin has partnered with a Russian technology company to produce a movie, series or documentary about his NHL career

Oprah Winfrey has selected Richard Russo's novel "Bridge of Sighs" for her book club

Marvel's first family stumbled in its second weekend, but still led.

Los Angeles police confirmed that Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday following a traffic stop on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm

Oasis has expressed shock and sadness after a man fell to his death during their concert at Wembley Stadium in London

Country singer Bailey Zimmerman is releasing his sophomore album, “Different Night Same Rodeo.”

Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged” illness.

Allan Ahlberg, author of over 150 children's books including the classic “Eat Peach Pear Plum,” has died at 87

A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national original discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera

Blues legend Buddy Guy will release a new album on Wednesday, his 89th birthday

"The Bad Guys 2" hits theaters, and it's a wild ride

A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”

Prosecutors say they will seek a prison sentence for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs that is substantially higher than the four to five years they initially expected he might face under federal sentencing guidelines

Former Food Network star Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah, Georgia, restaurant she started with her two sons nearly three decades ago

Reneé Rapp's second album, “Bite Me,” gave the 25-year-old multi-hyphenate an outlet to work through the whirlwind that has been her career so far

Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer known for hits like “Don’t Touch Me,” has died at 85

The man charged with ordering the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is asking the Nevada Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charges

Several hundred fans turned out to name a tiny street in San Francisco after celebrated Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia

Veteran producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

Justin Timberlake has announced on Instagram Thursday that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease

The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival is back for its 23rd year, celebrating Black filmmakers, actors and tastemakers

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon is accused of causing a crash on a Connecticut highway that wrecked his Bentley and damaged two other cars

WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu might look like.

As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice.

What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.

A savvy black entrepreneur guides you on an eczema-friendly shopping spree.

Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to 2020.

Schizophrenia caregiver support is essential to avoid burnout. Learn how to build a support network when you're a mental-health caregiver.

Schizophrenia treatment is tricky when your loved one resists it. Learn ways to help someone with schizophrenia stick with their treatment plan.

Is it time for a change in your loved one's schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for.

If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Blue Zones will soon offer a new clinical certification to physicians and health professionals.

If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you’re very likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Experts break down the findings and share what you can do to lower your risk.

The virus variant that is circulating among cattle is not an efficient cause of disease in humans. There may be more concern if H5N1 passes to pigs, because their viral receptors are closer to those in humans.

Three women with eczema describe how they combat nighttime flare-ups.

Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health.

Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.

Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that cows could become “mixing vessels” that help the bird flu virus spread between people.

Estimates show that by 2040, age-related macular degeneration may affect nearly 300 million people worldwide. And we are very limited in our ability to treat or prevent it. Here's what to know.

Turn around those bad family genes with four lifestyle changes.

Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation.

Vegans and vegetarians sleep around 30 more minutes per night than average and up to 90% of them report good or excellent sleep quality, according to a new survey published by the Sleep Foundation.

What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.

Many new mothers aren’t aware that postpartum PTSD even exists, but it’s far from rare. Here's what to know.

See how one person manages the ups and downs of major depressive disorder -- and how her depression inspired her career as a therapist.

A therapist talks about managing major depressive disorder (MDD): what to expect, strategies for dealing with setbacks, and when to talk to your therapist.

Learn from a mental health advocate how the stigma of depression is changing and how acceptance is the first step to managing major depressive disorder.

A person with major depressive disorder shares how they talk about their condition with others.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) at work: tips, strategies, who to tell, what to do, and asking for accommodations.

Not all exercises are created equal. Some are simply more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are suitable for a wide variety of fitness levels, or help you burn calories more effectively.

These tips will help you enjoy the foods at social events when you have ulcerative colitis and still steer clear of a flare.

Ulcerative colitis is a relapsing-remitting disease, so it’s hard to predict symptoms over time. Here’s what to expect and how to recognize remission.

Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.

Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.

Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.

After falling for over a decade, the death rate climbed for several years and now is about the same as in 1999.

There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to.

The goalpost for old age has been moving. Until now.

More than 1 million Americans live with Crohn’s, a chronic and sometimes crippling bowel disease that affects the intestines and leads to digestive issues. But in 2024, breakthroughs could bring relief in different ways. Here's what to know.

How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.

You shouldn’t draw major conclusions about the safety of marijuana amid the recent announcement that federal regulators may reclassify the drug, experts are cautioning.

A new study suggests female doctors may provide patients better care, especially when those patients are women. Here's what to know.

Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, talks about health disparities and how his studies aim to improve interventions in clinical settings and across communities.

A data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic warns that a surge is on the horizon.

New Season Brings Boost of Energy, but Also Unplanned Pregnancies

With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of.

How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here.

Trouble chewing and swallowing? WebMD shares six ways to make everything go down a little easier.

Staying healthy as you enter your golden years has a lot to do with your diet. Here are some foods that are good for your heart, your brain, your bones, and your muscles.

Losing your hearing, or learning a loved one is, can bring about a range of uncomfortable emotions. Here's how you can deal with this tough transition.

Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades.

Learn how genes and lifestyle interact to affect your health over the course of your life.