Officials warn that the funding won’t come close to covering major Medicaid cuts that could cause many people in rural areas ...

A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.

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Extra security will be in place tonight in New Orleans as the city marks the anniversary of last year's New Year's Day attack. Drew Hawkins of the Gulf States Newsroom reports.

Starting Jan. 1, non-U.S. citizens will have to pay an additional $100 each to enter 11 of America's most popular national parks.

Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North Carolina.

Downtown Phoenix businesses sued the city over a sprawling homeless encampment. The city's solution appears successful two years later, but funding for it is set to run out.

A nonprofit group has filed a complaint alleging a federal judge has been bullying her law clerks. It's a flashpoint in the debate over whether the judiciary can police itself.

As the cost of living rises, volunteers fill a crucial role cutting downed trees into firewood for people who rely on woodstoves to heat their homes. "Wood Banks" in Maine are seeing more demand.

Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community say the new limits on the food assistance program, SNAP, may make it especially difficult for many LGBTQ people battling food insecurity.

When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A ...