U.S. & World

The Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to a federal requirement that cigarette packages and advertising include graphic images demonstrating the effects of smoking.

Fifty senators are needed to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top administration jobs. Here’s who could surprise with a vote against — or for — his nominees.

A pilot known for transporting rescued dogs to shelter and care facilities died alongside a canine in a plane crash in New York state’s Catskill Mountains on Sunday, authorities said.

After attending a court hearing for the first time in years, Lyle and Erik Menendez are feeling more than cautiously optimistic about their possible release, their attorney Mark Geragos said Monday.

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a list of major corporations that have been under pressure by conservative activists.

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said his incoming administration would slap new tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada and China, solidifying a key campaign promise that could have a major impact on trade.

President-elect Donald Trump has raised eyebrows with candidates for several top Cabinet posts. Will Senate Republicans challenge more of his picks or defer to their party’s leader?

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night said he picked Dave Weldon, a former Congressman from Florida, to be the agency’s next chief.

Weldon served 14 years in Congress, where he was an outspoken critic of the CDC and its vaccine program.

A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she’s transgender.

Kylie Kelce is joining her husband Jason in the podcast game. Her new show, “Not Gonna Lie,” will debut on Dec. 5.

A new three-part Netflix documentary series, “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” examines how the actions of law enforcement and the media at the time may have influenced the investigation.

More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves ...