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Military doctor pleads guilty to dozens of sexual abuse charges

Washington State — A military doctor has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord who had primarily sought...

'It’s going to take time,' President Biden attends briefing on California wildfires

UPDATE | Jan. 2, 2025, 1:17 p.m. CST |

Research shows a quarter of freshwater animals threatened with extinction

Washington — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new...

Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated, people 'freaking out' due to LA wildfires

Dallas — Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said members of his family were among those in Southern California forced to evacuate their homes on...

Bodies of 2 Israeli hostages recovered by soldiers in Gaza, defense minister says

Tel Aviv, Israel — Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of two additional hostages from Gaza.

Pope Francis names first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun

Rome — Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become...

Biden administration asks court to block plea deal for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks

Washington — The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday to block a plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh...

Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump win

Richmond, Va. — Virginia Democrats preserved their Statehouse majority on Tuesday in the first test of voters’ energy since President-elect Donald...