A New Jersey Catholic diocese this week agreed to a $180 million settlement to resolve allegations of clergy sexual abuse, a figure far exceeding agreements in some large dioceses though still dwarfed by other massive settlements

Authorities say a flight returned to a Houston airport just after takeoff early Wednesday because of an unruly passenger

Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection

Some Republican legislators are pushing to limit state environmental regulations

California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains

Muslims worldwide will begin daily fasting from dawn to sunset as Ramadan starts, marking a period of worship, reflection and charity. The holy month, the ninth in the Islamic lunar calendar, brings families together for meals to break the fast. Ramadan begins Wednesday or Thursday, varying by country due to differing moon sighting practices. This […]

Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man’s skull while taking him into custody last month

Authorities say search and rescue crews are looking for multiple backcountry skiers feared missing after a reported avalanche in Northern California as a powerful winter storm moves through the state

Police say a man faces murder charges after a marijuana deal inside a South Carolina State University dorm ended with two people dead in a shooting