A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, but no tsunami warning was issued

Pope Leo XIV has used a visit to San Marino and a major Catholic gathering in the nearby Italian city of Rimini to urge Catholics to reject division, conflict and social polarization, calling instead for dialogue, mercy and friendship across political and cultural differences

The union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians has authorized the first strike in the ensemble's 145-year history

A Texas judge has denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the Pacific Ocean

Bitcoin and gold shot higher this week, with both getting a boost from some frantic action surrounding the bond market, and the cryptocurrency also benefiting from activity in Washington

IndyCar drivers can finally evaluate the track in downtown Washington after a day of practice and qualifying

The hard-line new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbors against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy and saying the U.S. has increased global nuclear insecurity

Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday have raised doubts about new U.S. efforts to advance a ceasefire there