House advances measure to give troops a discount on gas

House lawmakers advanced a measure Thursday to slash gasoline prices at military exchanges in an effort…

Unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home lies in ruins as toll from deadly fire rises to 13

The death toll from a fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has…

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

A radio show in Congo is trying to battle misinformation around an ongoing Ebola outbreak

US set to hold latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska wildlife refuge

The Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas development in Alaska faces a new test…

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter Ukrainian attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter Ukrainian attacks

Actors’ union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services

Asian shares drop, with South Korea’s Kospi down more than 5%

Shares have fallen in Asia, with South Korea’s benchmark dropping more than 5%, after sharp declines…

Decades in the making, Deb Haaland’s political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones

Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend’s report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room

An ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks,…

Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan

Democrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated…