The trial for the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire is underway. The jury heard vastly different accounts of what happened during opening statements Wednesday.

Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.

As New World Screwworm fly infestations spread in Texas and New Mexico, officials warn Idahoans to look out for infections ...

A top college quarterback will play in the NCAA this fall despite admitting to gambling. NPR's A Martinez talks with Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports about the ruling.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about his new book, "TORCHED: How a City was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild L.A." ...

Know nothing about soccer but want to speak like you do? With the World Cup here in the U.S., we have a guide to "football" lingo.

Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal ...

Inflation has jumped to its highest level in more than three years. Much of the increase is fueled by higher gasoline prices since the U.S. launched its war with Iran.

A U.N. report finds the number of people uprooted by conflicts around the world has fallen and the number of refugees returning home is reaching record numbers. But some haven't returned by choice.

Tim Ream, the 38-year-old defender of the U.S. men's national soccer team, isn't the fastest player on the field anymore. But his calm and steady leadership has earned him the captain's armband.

Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.

Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.