The 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee, where a teacher was prosecuted for teaching evolution, continues to influence debates on religion in public schools.

The huge amount on Thursday blew past what auctioneer Sotheby’s had said was the previous record for a handbag. The bidding started at 1 million euros or $1.17 million and quickly became stratospheric.

Dolly Parton admits she's put songwriting "on hold" following husband Carl Dean's death, and shares how their private relationship sustained their almost 60 year marriage

Taeil, a former member of the popular boy band NCT, and two acquaintances were jailed in a case that has provoked anger in South Korea.

During a lunch at the State Dining Room with five leaders of African nations, President Trump complimented the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, for his command of the language.

US district judge to grant class action status to a lawsuit seeking to represent any babies whose citizenship status would be threatened US secretary of state Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Malaysia on Thursday,...

About two-thirds back free day care and employer-paid leave, but only half prioritize federal action.

A top spy from Ukraine's Security Service was fatally shot outside a building in Kyiv, with one official blaming the brazen attack on Russian operatives.

A federal judge in New Hampshire says he will certify a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it.

Tennis lovers don costumes, throw Pimm's parties and camp overnight in line for day-of Wimbledon tickets. Some say waiting in the Queue is more fun than the actual tennis.

Illinois residents David Meneou and his son Jameson drowned in Lake Michigan during a boating trip when their game of catch led to struggles in deep water.

With more than 173 people still declared missing and the death toll continuing to climb from the Texas floods, the grim search for survivors is entering another tough day. Meanwhile grieving officials are facing tough questions over why flood warnings from the National Weather Service weren’t commun...

The pygmy hippo that launched a thousand memes wandered around her enclosure at Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, took a few naps and ate shoots and leaves.

A pioneering bill would give citizens the right to demand that social media platforms remove digital forgeries of themselves.

American tennis star Amanda Anisimova defeated world No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in three grueling sets to advance to the Wimbledon finals.

The N.I.H. has terminated hundreds of diversity grants awarded to young scientists, many of whom come from the very places that supported Trump.

The decision is a win for Douglass Mackey, a self-proclaimed "troll" who used his Twitter handle to spread false information in 2016 — and who is now threatening to sue for his conviction.

The meeting comes as Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the continued fighting in Ukraine.

Sheldon Whitehouse was giving his 300th climate speech to the Senate. Plus, the human chain that helped a bookstore relocateDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Democrats and the environmental movement have been “too cautious and polite” and need to start loudly call...

Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil.