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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

James Eliud Ngahu Mwangi, a Kenyan immigrant, will likely leave the country in early January. His case drew pushback from ...