U.S. & World

A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval Thursday, a long-sought victory for patients that is likely to renew questions about the scientific rigor behind government reviews of experimental medicines.

The first photo from the flyby is a closeup of Europa’s equatorial region, crisscrossed by ridges, troughs and possibly an impact crater.

You can now apply for federal assistance if you live in one of the designated disaster areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Here’s how you can apply for FEMA aid.

Nicolas Elizalde’s life was cut short when what police say were five gunmen ambushed a group of students following a football scrimmage near Roxborough high school. His mother remembered him as a gentle soul who was proud of being both a Muslim and a Mexican-American.

In an experiment, dogs were surprisingly accurate in detecting sweat and breath samples from people who were stressed

The family of a young woman who was killed in 1999 will appeal a Baltimore judge’s recent decision to overturn the conviction of Adnan Syed, the man imprisoned for decades for Hae Min Lee’s death.

Broadcast live on September 29 from Miami, the ceremony will include performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music.

Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of Americans.

Alligators, bears and snakes are likely to be encountered more in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Here’s why and how to avoid them.

A man shot and wounded an 84-year-old Michigan woman who was canvassing door-to-door against a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee the right to abortion in the state.

Staff members of Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg, FL., placed flamingos in the bathroom to protect them from the harsh winds of Hurricane Ian.

Whether your house is in an area prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, hail or wildfires, it’s important to know what your insurance covers or excludes.

Katie Couric revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer. Cancer experts share how they diagnose the disease and why staging is so important.