U.S. & World

Some leaders are considering cellphone bans to maintain a distraction-free learning environment.

The State Department has opened a trial run allowing a limited number of people to apply to renew their passports online. Windows will open at midday Eastern time each day and then close once the system has reached its daily limit. The department says it’s taking it slow so it can monitor how the system is working. There are also...

A Utah police officer and bystanders jumped into action to rescue a truck driver who was trapped after a fiery crash.

Dozens of tourists say they became ill after visiting a popular Arizona tourist destination known for its towering blue-green waterfalls.

Robotaxi company Waymo has voluntarily recalled software in all its 672 self-driving vehicles, according to a safety recall report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Russian officials say Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, will stand trial on espionage charges in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg.

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer forced a vote on the matter Thursday in an effort to drive an election-year contrast on reproductive care.

The head of the FAA said Thursday that the agency should have been more aware of manufacturing problems inside Boeing before a panel blew off a plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

Products containing mushroom extracts are becoming more available and may contain undisclosed ingredients or illicit substances, the agency said.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence has come under fire for accepting years of luxury gifts and private jet rides.

President Joe Biden says he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.

Here’s a look at what Thursday’s Supreme Court decision on mifepristone does and does not mean for abortion access.

An Albany sushi restaurant owner is slowly showing signs of recovery after a brutal attack outside his restaurant last month. 

Here’s a look at a tiny Cupertino home that sold for over the $1.7 million asking price.

After a lifetime of secrecy, a decorated veteran came out as gay in his obituary.

Dr. William Dugal experienced total paralysis after developing Guillain-Barre syndrome. After a year of rehabilitation, he’s back to working as surgeon.