In his posts atop the governing bodies for African and global soccer, he fought to establish the continent as an equal to Europe and South America.

It’s normal for people, especially Black Americans, to dip into colloquial speech depending on whom they’re talking to.

Outside of the presidential election, a number of down-ballot races, including Senate and state contests, could have an impact on climate policy.

After a spate of breakdowns that caused long delays, an unscheduled “fare holiday” on the statewide transit network will start on Aug. 26.

The late actress might have followed in the path of so many other studio-system bombshells. But in one explosive performance after another, Ms. Rowlands proved she had more to offer.

This season is so pushy, so insistent that it be reveled in.

The United States, Australia and Britain are making it easier to share defense technology, hoping to spur the innovations needed to keep up with China.

Kamala Harris should show voters what Donald Trump could do in a second term.

Hackers may have gained access to the private information of millions of people from a background check company called National Public Data. Should you be worried? We have some advice.

Donald J. Trump, who has routinely sought delays in his four criminal cases, wants to use the extra time to fight his conviction on 34 felony counts in Manhattan.

The fall of Sudzha, about six miles from the border, would be Ukraine’s first capture of a Russian town since its troops crossed into Russian territory 10 days ago.

America’s favorite fighting Frenchman arrived for a farewell tour in 1824. A yearlong commemoration kicks off this week, and the country’s pre-eminent “Lafayette” is ready.

Kamala Harris and her allies are using traditionally right-leaning messaging to argue that Republicans threaten fundamental freedoms. “Mind your own damn business!” Tim Walz recently said.

Faye Driscoll uses the ocean as her collaborator in a sunset dance celebrating the 10th anniversary of Beach Sessions.

The virus is evolving, and the newest version spreads more often through heterosexual populations. Sweden reported the first case outside Africa.

Known for playing on-the-verge characters, she twice earned Oscar nominations for her work in films directed by John Cassavetes, her husband.

Gov. Philip Murphy has selected George Helmy, his former chief of staff, to finish Senator Robert Menendez’s term, passing over Representative Andy Kim, the Democratic nominee.

The retail giant raised its forecasts as it attracted bargain-hunting shoppers strained by inflation, drawing in high-income households in particular.

Sales were up 1 percent in July from the previous month. The rise was slimmer when autos and gasoline were excluded, but market reaction was favorable.

Jacob Ashton and Riley Birbilas, U.S. Army specialists, deployed to Iraq together. Now Specialist Birbilas is accused of killing Specialist Ashton at Fort Drum in upstate New York.