4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultraprocessed. Nearly half fail to meet nutrition standards

Four out of five foods sold for toddlers in the United States are ultraprocessed, according to research that analyzed more than 2,700 products on grocery store shelves. Nearly half of those items also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization.

John Curtis says 'under no circumstance' will he help end the filibuster, defying Trump's wishes

Utah Sen. John Curtis reiterated his long-held position that he will not back any efforts to eliminate the Senate filibuster, going against one of President Donald Trump's top demands for Republicans in Congress.

Montana man hikes out of the mountains to get help after he was impaled by a trekking pole

David Cifaldi and his two hiking companions were crossing Montana's ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state's highest peak when their adventure took a bizarre and dangerous turn: Cifaldi slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell.

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts.

Why Americans are leasing fewer cars

Vehicle leasing has declined in the United States in recent years, curbing what has long been a preferred route to new wheels for many car shoppers.

Trump may pull Blanche's attorney general nomination until dissenting senators leave office

President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecutor leave office.

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort

The Trump administration will immediately release $600 million in ​congressionally appropriated funds for vaccines for the world's poorest countries after funds were initially withheld.