News

Kennedy's Vaccine Committee Plans to Vote on COVID-19, Hepatitis B and Chickenpox Shots

International

Pope Leo XIV Marvels at His 'Huge Learning Curve' in an Interview Released on His 70th Birthday

Pope Leo XIV has marveled at the “huge learning curve” he has taken on as pontiff and likened some aspects of the job to jumping “in on the deep end of the pool...

by Nicole Winfield | Sep 15

New Zealand Beats First-timer South Africa to Reach Women's Rugby World Cup Semifinals

New Zealand has absorbed its most physical test at the Women’s Rugby World Cup and overran South Africa 46-17 to reach the semifinals in Exeter

by Foster Niumata | Sep 13

National

Advocates Call on U.S. State Department to Restore Queer-Specific Information in Human Rights Reports

A coalition of queer advocacy organizations and diplomats is urging the U.S. State Department to reinstate detailed queer-specific sections in its annual human...

Sep 16

Appeals Court Rejects George Santos Lawsuit Against Jimmy Kimmel Over Cameo App Videos

A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit filed by former Congressman George Santos against talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and ABC

by Larry Neumeister | Sep 16

Politics

ICE Crackdowns Intensify Across Boston As Sanctuary Cities Face Trump’s Latest Operation

President Donald Trump is intensifying immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities like Boston

by Leah Willingham, Michael Casey and Holly Ramer | Sep 16

Election to Fill Assassinated Minnesota House Member's Seat Will Decide Control of the Chamber

Tuesday's special legislative election in Minnesota will determine control of the state House

by Steve Karnowski | Sep 16

Business

US and China Reach a Framework Deal for the Ownership of Tiktok

A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of TikTok

by Josh Boak | Sep 16

Apple Earns Top Score in 2025 Corporate Equality Index, Reinforcing Commitment to Queer Inclusion

Apple has secured a perfect score of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Corporate Equality Index, highlighting its ongoing leadership in creating an...

Sep 15

Health

Here’s What Dermatologists Are Saying About Your Skin Care Routine: Keep It Simple

Social media has a huge influence on skincare routines, often promoting complex do-it-yourself regimens aimed at keeping a youthful appearance

by Kenya Hunter | Sep 16

Trump Administration to Award a No-bid Contract on Research Into Vaccines and Autism

Federal health officials intend to award a no-bid contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate whether there is a link between vaccinations and...

by Mike Stobbe | Sep 15