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House Ethics Committee releases report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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5 things to know about the USPS
Here are five things to know about the United States Postal Service.
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
The U.S. saw its fastest growth of population rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Obesity rates are down in the US for first time in more than a decade
Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.
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‘It's overwhelming': Gershkovich, Whelan back in US, speak after release in Russian prisoner swap
“Yeah, it’s overwhelming,” Evan Gershkovich said as he spoke to reporters amid cheers.
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What are tariffs?
Tariffs or customs duties are a tax on products purchased from abroad, and they are used by practically all countries
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US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last year. It was the lowest count in more than 40 years.
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USPS is looking to increase the price of stamps — again
The U.S. Postal Service filed a notice with regulators on Tuesday to raise the price on First-Class “Forever.” If approved, it would mark the seventh price hike in the last three years.
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Cellphones across America will get an emergency alert on Wednesday. Here's why
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4. Here’s what you need to know.
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American prisoners freed from Iran arrive in the US
American prisoners freed from Iran arrive in the US
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5 Americans freed in prisoner swap with Iran land in Qatar
The Americans include Siamek Namazi, imprisoned for nearly eight years, and Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz. The two other Americans haven’t been identified.
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Wife of Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo' set to be released from California prison, officials say
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of incarcerated Mexican kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman, is set to be released from prison in California, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
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US sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year, with four months still to go
The firestorm in Hawaii and Hurricane Idalia helped push the U.S. to an annual record for the number of weather disasters that cost at least $1 billion, with four months still left in 2023.
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North Korea launches new nuclear attack submarine to counter US naval power, officials say
North Korea says it has christened a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years, a step leader Kim Jong Un described as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies.
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Americans everywhere will receive a loud emergency test alert in October. Here's why
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4.
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Labor Day: Its origins and why we celebrate it
While the holiday has become a day to celebrate the end of the summer, there’s more to the holiday. Here are the origins, history and significance of why we celebrate Labor Day.
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Why are so many country flags red, white and blue?
Ted Kaye, secretary of the North American Vexillological Association, explains why so many country flags in the world are red, white and blue, including the United States flag.
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Over half of U.S. beaches are potentially unsafe due to poop contamination: report
Over 50% of beaches in the United States had at least one day when fecal contamination reached unsafe levels to swim.
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WATCH: Russian jets harassed American drones while conducting mission against ISIS
A US commanding officer captured the moments Russian jets were harassing US drones Wednesday.