The Justice Department is defending its initial release of documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying lawyers are still going through them to ensure victims are protected.

Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have ...

Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub. The incident occurred early Sunday in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg.

In Kashmir, December 21 is said to mark the start of the 40 harshest days of winter. A woolen robe called a pheran is key to keeping warm — and a reminder of how to face and overcome hardships.

Aundre Matthews, 18, is accused of using scissors to stab a classmate identified by multiple news outlets as 16-year-old ...

A group of eight media organizations had requested records in the divorce case between Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate ...

In his efforts to turn Harris County red, Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Houston firefighters union leader Marty Lancton ...

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Austin are the leading Democratic candidates, while ...

The Texas Medical Board in December 2024 issued a cease-and-desist letter to Niuver Borroto Perez, accusing him of ...

Brightman, who originated the role of Christine in "The Phantom of the Opera" in the 1980s, tells the story of her brief ...

Back home in Harris County, the open county judge seat is drawing heavyweight attention. Former mayor Annise Parker and ...