A new study finds updated warning labels pointing out the increased risks of specific diseases, like cancer, would do a better job of encouraging people to drink less alcohol than the current warning.

In his first year, Pope Leo has spoken in favor of peace and the plight of immigrants, putting him in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. He meets with the U.S. secretary of state on Thursday.

Amid tumultuous times for federal workers, a team of USDA researchers is being honored with the Service to America medal. Their work over decades has helped to revolutionize the dairy industry.

Both were the latest to be sentenced in President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which started more than a decade ago.

Over protests in the capitol, Tennessee lawmakers joined the rush of southern Republicans to redraw congressional voting maps now that protections for minority voting power have been weakened.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Rome in an effort to preserve a crucial relationship between Washington and the ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Paul Bedrosian of the U.S. Geological Survey about a new map and model of the deep continental ...

A group of emergency experts wants the Trump administration to raise the bar for federal help after disasters, and also make ...

After next Monday, doctors may not be able to mail people the abortion pill Mifepristone. That would increase barriers, but ...

New Mexico officials have re-opened an old criminal investigation and formed a legislative committee to look into allegations of abuse at the 10,000-acre ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein.

Lane is nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Arthur Miller's iconic salesman: "When people come back and talk about it, ...

The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the ...