At least 19 children and two adults were shot dead on May 24 when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at their Texas elementary school, the latest in the United States' relentless cycle of school mass shootings.
Prescription opioids, stimulants such as those used to treat ADHD and the ingredients found in sexual dysfunction drugs like Viagra are some of the drugs that are being marketed to U.S. consumers.
"The true call to action now is for every American to take a longer and deeper look in the mirror, and ask ourselves, 'What is it that we truly value?" said McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde.
Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle wants President Biden to secure her partner's release, doing whatever is necessary to get the WNBA star home from Russia.
The shocking shooting that left 18 children dead at a school in Texas is forcing parents and schools to once again confront how to talk to kids about violence. Here are some tips from experts.
The death toll from the shooting at a Texas elementary school has risen to 18 children and three adults, a state senator said.
Following the announcement of a deadly school shooting, an old tweet by Texas Gov. Abbott calling for Texans to buy more guns resurfaced on Twitter. Here's a look at that and more online reactions.
Anyone can get or spread monkeypox, but a "notable fraction of cases" in the latest global outbreak are happening among some groups (but not exclusively). Find out more on today's COVID news here.
"The Handmaid's Tale" has never been burned, as far as author Margaret Atwood knows, but has often been subjected to bans or attempted bans.
Walmart's attempt to commemorate Juneteenth with a new ice cream didn't go over so well.
Here's a closer look at some of the world’s royals ranked by net worth, from a low of $72 million to a high of $40 billion.
With boating season ramping up, it's a good time to talk about best practices for pet-friendly boating to ensure your little one is safe. Before hitting the lake, river or sea with your pet, it's important to plan ahead and always keep the best interests of your four-legged first mate in mind.
New York City has marked another chapter in the slow death of the land line telephone.
Conservative Christians have cheered restrictions on some birth control. But many decades ago, Christian leaders’ support helped contraceptives become acceptable in the first place.
Next year, Christian Cooper will be back on television on his own terms: To showcase his passion for birdwatching on National Geographic.
Despite there being fewer people on the road in 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns — total vehicle miles traveled decreased by 11% — fatal crashes increased by nearly 7% from 2019. Here's a closer look.
A private Christian university is considering strictly limiting the free speech rights of its students when it comes to sexuality and gender, from how they behave to what they wear and what they can say on campus or even online, according to published reports.
A CDC official says the U.S. has a "good stock" of vaccine because it has been preparing for the possibility of needing to use doses for smallpox.
It's Bob Dylan's 81st birthday today. A look back at the life, career and best albums of the legendary singer-songwriter.
Vaccination against the virus that causes most cervical cancers has spurred a widespread reduction of infections among young Americans — including those who are unvaccinated, a new government study finds.
