U.S. & World

Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

Egyptian authorities say a huge fire has broken out in a police headquarters in northeastern Egypt, injuring at least 38 people.

Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike, while actors will begin talks that could end their own long work walk-off.

Authorities in Mexico say the roof of a church has collapsed in northern Mexico during a Mass, killing at least nine people and injuring about 50.

Organizers have canceled two long-distance races in Minnesota’s two largest cities that were expected to draw up to 20,000 runners because of a forecast of record high temperatures and humidity.

October is the start of spooky season, so one casual dining chain is getting boo-zy by bringing back a customer-favorite drink special.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a venture capital firm’s grant program for businesses run by Black women.

A California couple who stopped to get tacos for dinner became instant millionaires after buying a Lottery Scratchers ticket.

Tom Hanks is warning his fans about a video that he says uses an “AI version” of him to sell a dental plan. 

As family members of Jenean Chapman mourn the loss of their sister, 46, who police said was killed, the woman’s former boss, a member of the Royal Family, is also sharing her heartbreak on social media.

A woman who escaped a wildfire that destroyed the Hawaii community by running through a burning field has died after more than seven weeks in a hospital burn unit.

A couple is suing Walt Disney World after they say a water slide’s five-story drop caused a painful wedgie and severe injury.