War chokes the Strait of Hormuz, leaving hundreds of oil tankers and container ships stranded and raising alarms of a looming global energy shock and food shortages across the Gulf and beyond.

Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.

The sport is a highlight of the Winter Olympics, defined by strategy, teamwork and tactical thinking. For those looking to get on the ice for the first time, look no further than the Skatetown Ice ...

A federal judge has ruled that Kari Lake does not have legal standing to oversee the Voice of America and its parent agency, and nullified her actions, including mass layoffs.

World shares tumbled on Monday, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunging more than 5%, after oil prices spiked at nearly $120 a barrel.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Slate staff writer Molly Olmstead about "The Bride of Charlie," a series by conservative pundit Candace Owens that takes on Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk.

Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.

U.S. Customs told the trade court it aims for a streamlined process in 45 days to return importers' money without requiring ...

As school districts across the state face potential teachers strikes, we learn more about the coordinated effort to boost ...

The 20-something billionaires who run Kalshi and Polymarket are battling it out to be the top prediction market company. Observers and former insiders say the feud is just heating up.

CapRadio's Laura Fitzgerald reports on a recent call for low-polling democratic candidates to drop out of the race for ...

A new survey finds California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers, nearly half plan to leave education in ...