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After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip with a first stop in secular Uruguay

Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America on Friday with a visit to Uruguay, the region's least Catholic and most secular country, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question.

Melania Trump docuseries gets release date on Amazon Prime

A new two-part docuseries on first lady Melania Trump from Amazon Prime Video will air later this month.

U.S. attorney heading probe into Trump's foes resigns from DOJ

A top federal prosecutor in South Florida who led the Justice Department's investigation into Obama- and Biden-era intelligence and law enforcement officials has resigned, Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.

Rosie O'Donnell Considers Returning to U.S. After Democrats' Midterm Wins

Following President Trump's win in 2024, actress Rosie O'Donnell moved to Ireland in protest.

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen not challenging Schumer for leadership, instead focusing on 2028

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen will forgo a Senate leadership bid to focus on a potential 2028 presidential candidacy.

Jay Rockefeller, descendant of oil titan, dies at 89

John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, a great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, died at 89, leaving a legacy as a liberal voice in Appalachia and American politics.

Trump's Russian oil deal unravels as tankers change course

Two of the first three tankers carrying Russian diesel to the U.S. have changed course, casting doubt on President Trump's fuel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin as legal warnings and political opposition grow.

Denver-area police officer dead, three others and bystander injured after shooting on bus

An officer with the Lakewood Police Department in Colorado is dead and three other cops and a bystander are injured after a suspect, who is also dead, opened fire on a bus.

Zelenskyy calls for explicit guarantees for Ukraine after Brussels talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that his government is seeking explicit security guarantees from Western allies in case Russia launches another war against Kyiv.

Pollster predicts young outsider will emerge to capture White House in 2028

A prominent political pollster predicts the next president will be a young Washington "outsider" -- and that type of candidate will emerge in both parties for 2028.

U.S. posts huge jobs report in October, adding 165,000 positions

The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, blowing away expectations, the government said in its first major economic release after the midterms.