United States
An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland
Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that bl…
Texas mayor instructs police to limit cooperation with ICE
The new policy, which comes after a Democratic sweep of the state, will limit the people it will inform the immigration agency about to those who have been arrested for jailable o…
With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle
The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.
What we know about Trump replacing Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller
The BBC's Will Grant breaks down the president's decision to replace his chief of staff just days after the Republican Party’s historic midterm election defeat.
Cornell faculty pass no confidence vote over leadership's handling of Jane Doe allegations
Friday's resolution by academic staff is largely symbolic as they do not have the power to remove those in charge of the university.
Razor-tight Mississippi Senate race sparks ballot battle - could there be a recount?
Lawyers for both campaigns in Mississippi's US Senate race are preparing for a possible legal battle as the close count continues.
The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?
The party's success was fueled by frustrations over the cost of living. But in divided government, they'll face opposition from Republicans in Congress and a president vowing to u…
Meghan's father Thomas Markle appears in court over child sex abuse material
The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.
Israel's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election
Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key
The incoming class of U.S. senators is full of historic firsts
From the first Native American elected to the U.S. Senate and the first Muslim who will join the upper chamber to the Senate's first Paralympian, voters elected historic candidate…
Trump names Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff
Miller, considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, will move into the role on Monday.
Trump's global health strategy is emerging. What will the Democratic Congress say?
The Trump Administration has ushered in a fundamental shift in the U.S. approach to global health aid. How will the newly elected Democratic Congress weigh in?
No one knows how many ballots are outstanding in Mississippi's Senate race
The razor-thin margin between GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom is shining a light on an election process in Mississippi that is among the slowest and most decent…
Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as Trump's chief of staff
The change comes after sweeping Republican losses in the midterm elections.
Pope Leo begins a 12-day, 3-country South America tour after his cancer surgery
Pope Leo begins his first South American tour since lung cancer surgery. The 12-day journey takes him to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he spent two decades.
Health intel-sharing group warns industry in wake of cyberattack on French blood bank
A healthcare intelligence-sharing organization is warning its members to lock down systems following cyberattacks on cold storage systems, including a French blood bank.
Meet Fu Shuang and Ping Ping: New giant pandas in Atlanta
The newest residents of Zoo Atlanta are on loan from China as part of a six-year agreement.
These are the federal charges Thomas Markle faces
The BBC's Ione Wells explains the charges facing the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Remembering 'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart
Stewart, who died Oct. 28, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before becoming famous as Star Trek's Picard. Critic David Bianculli has a tribute, and we listen back to a…
Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide
Jim Messina tells the BBC that after Democrats' midterm victories he's talked to "over two dozen campaigns", with some already hiring staff.
Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week.
European air traffic is targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes
Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two br…
Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison
Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.