Change in Endangered Species Act draws concern from Utah environmentalists

Environmental groups are deeply concerned about a change in the Endangered Species Act that removes protections for animal habitats.

Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo's hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis

Catholics in Chicago gathered Wednesday at Holy Name Cathedral to pray for Pope Leo XIV amid his lung cancer diagnosis.

New York City's iconic horse-drawn carriages expected to take their last trot

New York City's iconic Central Park horse-drawn carriage industry is nearing its end after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal to abolish them.

Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged he never followed up on a student's report of being gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

Everyone has weighed in on the Shane Gillis monologue controversy, except 'SNL'

As anger builds online against comedian Shane Gillis' description of women as "whores" during his "Saturday Night Live" monologue, the show is staying noticeably absent from the conversation.

The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on store shelves

Americans have a new sunscreen option for the first time in over 25 years after the FDA approved the chemical BEMT back in June, which offers broad protection without the cosmetic downsides.

Inside the booming market for US midterm election bets

Betting on U.S. midterm elections has surged this year on Polymarket and Kalshi, prediction markets that rose to prominence in 2024 when ​they bucked traditional opinion polls in signaling that President Trump would win the presidency.

ICE rejects suggestion that its officers wear body cameras that automatically activate

A report urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure body-worn cameras are activated when needed, suggesting automatic activation in certain situations. ICE disagrees, citing privacy concerns.

Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.

Trump says massive oil, gas exploration set to begin in 'our Greenland'

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "massive oil, gas and mineral exploration" was set to begin on Greenland.

Joni Mitchell is now an American citizen, 6 decades after moving to the US

Joni Mitchell has finally become an American citizen, more than 60 years after leaving her native Canada.

Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls

The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections.

Luna, a small dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone, is reunited with her owners

A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since September. Despite being spotted frequently, the Jack Russell terrier has evaded capture.

Inflation heats up in September; Fed rate hike this month back on table

Consumer prices accelerated in September as the cost of gasoline surged, dealing another blow to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party ahead of midterm ​elections.