In interviews, lawmakers and strategists tried to explain Kamala Harris’s defeat, pointing to misinformation, the Gaza war, a toxic Democratic brand and the party’s approach to transgender issues.

After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time.

Making sense of this election’s very strange abortion politics.

On the hunt for wild birds in Minnesota, where a small but spirited cohort loves the challenge, and the cooking that follows.

Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.

In 79 A.D., a volcanic eruption engulfed a town’s residents. They weren’t all who scientists thought, newly extracted genetic material suggests.

The president-elect has promised to make it easier to build energy infrastructure and secure drilling leases. But higher production could hurt prices and profits.

The argument over anonymity in civil and criminal sex abuse cases weighs the principle of a fair trial with the desire to protect accusers’ privacy.

Keir Starmer has rented out his home in north London since moving to Downing Street, according to newly published official records.

Any major progress on a cease-fire will probably have to wait until after January’s inauguration, analysts said. Gazans said they were divided about whether Mr. Trump would do much to stop the war.

Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.

Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.

The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.

The central bank said that future cuts would be gradual amid higher inflation forecasts after the new government introduced spending and tax increases in its budget.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

The president-elect could reshape government and may dramatically transform foreign and domestic policy in a second term.

Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time.

The deadliest strikes hit the Bekaa Valley, which is home to the historic city of Baalbek, overnight.

The Jewish Museum pairs the Texas artist with a 20th-century master. Together they confront racism with horror — and humor.