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The insurgents' sweep into power concludes an astonishing Turkish-backed offensive that saw them overturn a years-long stalemate to overrun major cities in less than two weeks and end the half-century Assad dynasty.

Bob Fernandez was a sailor assigned to the USS Curtiss on Dec. 7, 1941. "I wish that they never would have come"

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it will sample the nation's milk supply to test for the H5N1 bird flu virus.

Some of Trump's Cabinet picks have raised hopes that his policies will not be wildly disruptive or bring back inflation. That may be wishful thinking.

Trump's explicit threats against the Bidens, and his first-term record of trying to politicize the Justice Department and FBI, almost justify an unpardonable pardon.

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the border Thursday to promote a new port of entry at Otay Mesa and tout the state's ongoing efforts to crack down on illicit fentanyl smuggling, a key issue as he attempts to navigate relations with President-elect Donald Trump.

The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recalls for bird flu has has applied for an advisory role at the Food and Drug Administration.

No banks. No bills. Israel's blockade on cash imports into Gaza leaves Palestinians there with disintegrating paper money amid growing desperation.

Every year, Americans chop down hundreds of thousands of Christmas trees in national forests. Officials say it helps reduce wildfire risk.

Syrian rebels have made their largest gains in years, threatening a fragile status quo in the country.

The FDA allows food makers to vouch for the safety of ingredients they add to our food, calling them 'generally recognized as safe.'

With Season 3 of the hit HBO show 'The White Lotus' slated for 2025 release, Thailand is gearing up to court luxury travelers and more Hollywood productions.

Two of California's most prominent Democrats said they were 'disappointed' by President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter after saying he would not.

The president's son was facing years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion charges and being convicted of gun charges related to his drug addiction.

Hunter Biden now has expansive immunity for 11 years of conduct. In his next act, the Malibu resident wants to help 'those who are still sick and suffering.'

The outgoing president's priority should be to get the biggest bang possible out of the $6 billion that's congressionally authorized to support Kyiv.

The pardon of Hunter Biden immediately fed into an already roiling debate nationally around justice and politics and whether the two can adequately be held separate.

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on Sunday, sparing him from a possible prison sentence for federal gun and tax convictions. The president previously said he would not pardon his son.

Supreme Court hears arguments over the power of the Food and Drug Administration to prohibit the sale of candy-colored vaping products aimed at teenagers.

President Biden claims the criminal charges against Hunter Biden were really politically motivated. This is what we know about the two cases.

The Colorado State women's volleyball team was willing to play San José State, which has a transgender player, in the Mountain West Conference tournament final, and it ended the Spartans' season.