Fire crews in Southern California have gained ground on a wind-driven blaze that charred hills and burned at least six large coastal homes

A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday, but friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning

President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia is drawing outrage and concern from members of Congress

The U.S. Coast Guard reports that multiple survivors have been treated for suspected shark bites after a boat capsized off Baja California

A 71-year-old man fishing near the shore of a Florida lake has been killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator

Rallies calling for election integrity and urging voters to cast ballots early in the upcoming midterms have been held in cities and towns across the United States

An argument on a subway platform in midtown Manhattan turned deadly Saturday, leaving one man fatally shot and train service disrupted

Michigan’s closely contested Senate race has become deeply personal for some voters

Jewish Americans feel they have a lot at stake in the upcoming elections in Israel as three years of Mideast conflicts rile up emotions across the United States, from street protests to the midterm races