Bombshell book alleges a Vatican gay subculture, hypocrisy

A gay French writer has lifted the lid on what he calls one of the world's largest gay communities — the Vatican.

Donald Trump plans to spend $8 billion on border barriers

Maine congressional delegation criticizes Trump’s plan to declare national emergency

Republican Sen. Susan Collins joins Sen. Angus King, an independent, and Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in questioning the wisdom and constitutionality of such a move.

Senate votes to confirm William Barr as attorney general

The veteran lawyer will oversee the Robert Mueller investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Connecticut woman loses hand after mistaking dynamite for candle

The woman has filed suit against the previous owner of the house after finding and lighting the explosives in the basement.

Lawmakers rush to resolve last-minute snags in spending bill as shutdown looms

Aides to President Trump indicated he is open to signing the legislation to keep the government open but wants to see the final package.

Chuck E. Cheese denies conspiracy theory that it resells uneaten pizza slices

Measles making comeback on widening anti-vaccine movement

'Vaccine hesitancy,' despite evidence refuting a 1998 claim that linked the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism, is slowing attempts to stop children from dying from preventable diseases.

Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects

The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.

Heading south: Warming to change how US cities feel in 2080

A new study looks at what cities' future climate could be like under global warming by comparing them to hotter southern cities of today