Pacific castaways' 'HELP' sign sparks US rescue mission – and a surprise reunion

A U.S. Navy and Coast Guard operation on Tuesday rescued three mariners stranded on a tiny Pacific Ocean islet for more than a week after the trio spelled out "HELP" using palm fronds laid on a white-sand beach.

Trump campaign calls to debate Biden earlier and more times

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump wants to debate President Joe Biden more than the usual three times and to hold them earlier in the 2024 election cycle, his campaign said in a letter on Thursday to the commission overseeing debates.

Federal appeals court hears arguments on nation's first ban on gender-related care for minors

A federal appeals court is considering whether to reinstate Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-related care for minors after hearing arguments.

FBI concerned about possible coordinated attack in US after Russia massacre

The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the United States similar to the one that killed scores of people at a Russian concert hall last month, the bureau's director told a House of Representatives panel on Thursday.

Gen Z is less happy than the rest of us. Here is what would make a difference

Gen Z is having a harder time than previous generations did at their age, according to new research. But the secret to increasing their happiness may be found in that data.

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.

US sets first standard to curb 'forever chemicals' from drinking water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever drinking water standard to protect people against toxic "forever chemicals" found in many household and everyday items.

Idaho man accused of planning church attacks in support of ISIS pleads not guilty to terrorism charge

The 18-year-old accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning attacks against churches in Idaho pleaded not guilty Wednesday.