Justice Department lawyers and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are set to face a federal judge who's signaling that he's unlikely to rubber stamp their request to drop corruption charges weeks before an April trial

The heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance

The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits."

Maine voters will decide whether the state will become the latest to require voter identification at the polls

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has teed up a vote on a budget plan that sets the stage for a massive boost in defense and border security spending, and leaves a looming tax cut fight for later this year

Senate Republicans are pushing ahead with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House’s mass deportations and border security agenda

An Internal Revenue Service agent has been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter of a U.S. officer in the shooting death of a fellow agent after a training session at an Arizona gun range

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schools

Linda McMahon’s nomination to serve as President Donald Trump’s education secretary has advanced out of a Senate committee, bringing her closer to leading an agency the Republican president wants to abolish

A Mississippi judge has ordered a newspaper to remove an editorial that criticized city officials

The Trump administration has suspended a program that helped children who come to the U.S. without a parent or guardian navigate the immigration court system

Authorities say at least two people are dead after a midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 01-20-25-58-61, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 2

Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout Virginia and North Carolina, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles

President Donald Trump has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections.”

Top United Nations officials in Africa have warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that the offensive of Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern Congo is threatening peace in the wider region

Federal Reserve officials at a meeting last month pointed to rising risks that inflation could worsen, a key reason they kept their benchmark interest rate unchanged

Sheriff's officials have released the names of two backcountry skiers who were killed by an avalanche in Oregon's Cascade Mountains

The Trump administration has designated eight Latin American crime organizations as “foreign terrorist organizations,” upping its pressure on cartels operating in the U.S. and on anyone aiding them

President Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to China

Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce costs of in vitro fertilization

A Florida man convicted of murdering a woman and raping and killing her 8-year-old-granddaughter in Seminole County in 1993 is set to be executed next month

Alabama lawmakers rejected a bill on Wednesday that would impose a criminal penalty on a parent whose child brings a gun to school if the firearm was not secured at home

Native American activist Leonard Peltier was defiant toward the government but grateful to his family and supporters as they welcomed him home to North Dakota, one day after his release from a Florida prison where he had been serving a life sentence in...

Asian shares are trading mostly lower after a quiet day on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 added to its record

Rights activists in Singapore and Malaysia will hold candlelight vigils to protest capital punishment as Singaporean authorities prepare to execute a Malaysian man for drug trafficking despite mounting pressure to halt the sentencing

The Afghan embassy in Islamabad says Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and they face expulsion in the near future

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups

President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled home following recent Israeli military operations across the northern West Bank

European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition

Prosecutors have questioned two Turkish business leaders after they delivered a scathing criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government

Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II

Kenya’s foreign ministry says it is ready to support peace efforts in Sudan

The United States government is formally designating eight Latin American organized crime groups that also operate in the U_S_ to be “foreign terrorist organizations.”

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says he will request that the United Nations assumes funding for the structural and logistical expenses of a multinational force in Haiti that is struggling to fight violent gangs

Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party took an initial step toward dissolving on Thursday

U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 could pave the way for lifting sanctions imposed by western countries

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says surveillance drone flights by the U.S. government over Mexico are occurring in collaboration with and at the request of her government

The bodies of six migrants who drowned after their inflatable dinghy began to take in water have been recovered by Turkish coast guards

The Netherlands has agreed to return a collection of 119 artifacts to Nigeria, the latest objects to be sent back to their homelands as museums grapple with their colonial-era holdings

Austrian authorities say investigators have arrested a 14-year-old who apparently was planning an attack at a railway station in Vienna and found material that suggested he supported the Islamic State group

Panamanian authorities say they recaptured a woman who had escaped confinement from a Panama hotel where she and nearly 300 deportees from the United States were being held as they awaited repatriation to their countries

A Japanese court has convicted a man who threw a homemade pipe bomb at Japan's former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a 2023 campaign event, sentencing him to 10 years in prison

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared briefly in a civilian court as attorneys tried to secure his freedom, but a judge said he was too unwell to follow proceedings

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has visited Pope Francis in the hospital and says he’s “alert and responsive” and full of good humor despite his pneumonia

Slovakia's ruling coalition partners have agreed a deal with populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to give up one ministry each as part of a government reshuffle

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in court for a hearing where his lawyers are contesting his arrest on a criminal charge alleging he was orchestrating a rebellion when he imposed martial law

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia

Trump in his first weeks of his second term has targeted the city like few presidents before him.

The Democratic response to Trump, one Texas lawmaker said, is “too slow and too tepid and not meeting the moment.”

The legal complaint marks yet another challenge to the sweeping access and authority granted to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.

Conservatives won the culture war by riding the backlash to Black Lives Matter protests.

Biden cut off access to briefings for Trump in 2021.

Ellen Weintraub has served on the commission since 2002.

POLITICO has been the subject of debate on X this week. Some of it has been misinformed, and some of it has been flat-out false. Let’s set the record straight.

The billionaire's strategy of moving fast and breaking things isn't going over so well with the public.

The conversation came the same day Musk targeted Young on X before deleting the post.

The paper’s billionaire owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, has vocally called for Kennedy to be confirmed.

The longtime journalist and anchor said that he planned on staying in media.

Trump is testing the limits of his power.

On K Street, firms linked to a new administration often see their fortunes rise. One of the biggest winners this cycle: Ballard Partners.

The new class of moguls surrounding President Donald Trump crave deregulation and fast-paced innovation, but they’ll need to get through Congress and a glacial bureaucracy.

Trump called him “a major sleazebag.” Acosta said the press must “hold power to account.”

New guidance gives federal agencies 90 days to do a preliminary review of jobs that are "policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating."

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband was announced as partner at the global law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

Their approach to Trump this time is much quieter.

“I would love to leave, but I don't know where I'd go," said one staffer.

The new organization will be a vehicle to help her decide her next steps.

“It’s hard to remember what hypocrisy looked like before Jules Feiffer sketched it,” Todd Gitlin opined in 1987.

Here’s a look at what Trump signed on Day One.

Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable produ...

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalizes on the artificial intelligence boom in China

The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farm...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schools

Italian prosecutors say they are seeking to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement

Health care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in Utah

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola is filing for for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Kilauea volcano is shooting lava into the air once again in Hawaii

Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania

Chinese tech giant Huawei has held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phone

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Greece’s chief seismologist says that while earthquake frequency around Santorini has slightly decreased, the situation remains unpredictable for the coming weeks

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according to South Korean officials on Monday

A pro-Russian hacker group is attacking Italian government websites in what it said was a reaction to a speech by Italian President Sergio Mattarella that compared Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the Nazis’ “wars of conquest.”

Mexico says it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit

Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin is cutting 10% of its workforce

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony is reporting a 3% gain in October-December profit, and raised its full-year forecast

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government is not ruling out filing a civil lawsuit against Google if it maintains its stance of calling the stretch of sea between northeastern Mexico and the southeastern United States the “Gulf of America.”

Meteorologists warn that the coldest burst of Arctic air this season is coming to put an icy and prolonged exclamation point on America’s winter of repeated polar vortex invasions starting this weekend

Elon Musk says he will abandon his $97.4 billion offer to buy the nonprofit behind OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker drops its plan to convert into a for-profit company

A modern reimagining of the graphic novel “The Crow” starring Bill Skarsgård plus Canadian pop musician Tate McRae offering her third album are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

The man who led a NASA facility that shouldered much of the blame for the 1986 space shuttle Challenger explosion has died

Google and Poland have signed a memorandum for developing the use of artificial intelligence in the country’s energy, cybersecurity and other sectors

Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry

“Watson” is an unusual TV medical procedural

A boomer hit man is given a nightmare final assignment to train his Gen Z replacement in Simon West’s action-comedy “Old Guy.”

Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on their every misstep

A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show last week

In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, MGM Amazon announced that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control

Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a murder-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at sea

Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, who has been earning awards left and right, will next be handing them out

If you love movies or comics, you’ve likely followed the adventures of Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroes

Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84

Soprano Renée Fleming will make her directing debut in Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” at the Aspen Festival with three performances from July 21-26

Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life’s unexpected and improbable plot twists

The trial of the only suspect ever charged in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur has been postponed

A painting by street artist Banksy valued at up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction

Shakira says that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illness

Yura Borisov does not have a flashy entrance in “Anora.”

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77

A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some never published before, will be released this fall

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with Tom Cruise about making the project come to life

Carlos Diegues, one of Brazil’s most renowned filmmakers, has died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 84, the Brazilian Academy of Letters said

An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak

Colombian superstar Shakira has canceled her Sunday concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition

Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year’s recipient of PEN America’s “Literary Service” award

The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before

Lawyers will give their closing arguments at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm

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.

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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.