Pope making first papal visit to Algeria to launch Africa trip and honor locally born St. Augustine

ROME — Pope Leo XIV is embarking Monday on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria, aiming to promote Christian-Muslim ...

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Soybeans don’t require nitrogen fertilizer, but it’s vital for corn and most soybean farmers also grow corn. About half the ...

Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his ...

As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is ...

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of ...

The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation

The church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech is getting upgraded with a $1.2 million federal ...

Oil prices resume their climb and Asian markets decline as US prepares for blockade of strait

Oil prices have resumed their climb and Asian markets mostly declined as the U.S. military prepared to blockade ships ...

It's music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

The good news is music festivals are safer than ever, thanks to increased focus on on-site medical staff and equipment, says ...

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on ...

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis

Owned by Havana’s state-run transport company, the Ciclobús emerged in the 1990s during the so-called “Special Period,” the ...

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

The war in Iran is sharpening China's advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the ...

Chris McIntosh stepping down as Wisconsin's athletic director, according to reports

MADISON, Wis. — Chris McIntosh plans to step down as Wisconsin’s athletic director to take a job with the Big Ten, according to published reports. Sports Business Journal and the Wisconsin State ...