As many as 1,300 probationary employees at CDC are being let go, at the direction of the Trump administration. The cuts ...

The website deleted all mentions of "transgender" and "queer" in its history of the Stonewall riots, and only referred to the riots' impact on lesbian, gay and bisexual people.

Trump administration officials say the move was necessary "to build a culture of child safety and accountability." But ...

A humpback whale briefly engulfed a kayaker off the coast of Chile in an incident caught on camera. Experts say it couldn't have swallowed him even if it wanted to.

Members of Elon Musk's government efficiency team are poised to arrive at the Defense Department in the coming days.

Fan fiction — unsanctioned, unofficially published works based on popular novels or films — was intentionally never ...

Hamas says it will release three hostages on Saturday, resolving a dispute with Israel that threatened to derail the ...

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Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.

A famous Palestinian-owned bookstore in East Jerusalem was raided by Israeli police, stoking fears of increased censorship.

Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family ...

If you know your St. Patrick's Days from your Shrove Tuesdays, you'll get at least one question right this week. Good luck!