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As Israel sends troops into Lebanon, what are their goals and do they have an exit strategy?

Unions have regained the clout to challenge employers. Now a strike by dockworkers over pay and automation is putting the economy – and Democrats – on edge before the election.

Japan’s new prime minister – its third in four years – offers the ruling Liberal Democratic Party a steady hand in a time of crisis. Snap elections will be a test of how quickly his administration can restore trust.

The dip and plunk of paddles, the ripples on the lake. For Dad and me, fishing is a beloved family ritual. Our biggest catch? Time spent together.

Residents here in rural Henderson County, North Carolina, share their stories of pitching in after Hurricane Helene, including ferrying food to stranded neighbors.

The state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022, was deemed in violation of Georgia’s constitution. Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order “liberty in Georgia includes ... the power of a woman to control her own body.”

Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first female president of Mexico when she takes her oath of office on Oct. 1. She promises to continue the social policies and constitutional reforms of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, but faces many crises.

The U.S. is pursuing a strategy of deterrence and diplomacy in the Middle East, as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates.

Plains is a politically divided town in the battleground state of Georgia. But the ethos of a peacemaker president is tangible on front porches here.

Urban areas trap heat due to heat-absorbing surfaces like asphalt and concrete. More cities are adding trees and green spaces to cool the air temperature while heat waves become longer and hotter.

Hassan Nasrallah led Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group for more than three decades, transforming it into an influential political force and Iranian proxy. His killing marks a major escalation in the Mideast.

“The Wild Robot,” is a love story about community and intimacy. It is the quintessential fable. The wilderness might be harsh, but we don’t have to be.

Don’t Tell Comedy’s success reflects the remarkable boom of live comedy since the pandemic. Held on boats or in boxing gyms, the pop-up shows sell out to audiences that don’t know whom they’re seeing – or where they’re going.

Military rule is eroding in the Southeast Asian state because pro-democracy women have claimed equality for themselves.

Maggie Smith, who died on Sept. 27, was world-renowned for bringing to life characters in “Downton Abbey” and the Harry Potter films. With a shelf full of awards, she was a monolith of British acting in a generation that includes Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has recently announced a flurry of new tariff proposals on imports from Mexico. Economists say tariffs are a mostly inefficient way to raise funds and increase jobs, and the burden often hits consumers.

The proliferation of bear sightings in Los Angeles results in viral videos that charm humans. Underlying the excitement is an environmental victory.

A new respite room at the Marine Corps museum lets veterans grapple with wounds of war – a big step for a military branch known for bravado.

Young women have lurched left on abortion, the environment, and guns, in contrast to young men – shifts propelled by news events and social media.

Key details are emerging from both a House hearing and a Senate report on Secret Service lapses in security for presidential candidates. A bipartisan effort in Congress aims to identify and fix systemic problems.

A corruption indictment against Eric Adams, New York City’s Democratic mayor, creates bad optics for his party right before the November elections.

Alaskan ferries are a vital connection for remote communities and a rare and charming disconnect for tourists.

In rural India, a goat is a valuable asset. For the women who have been trained to care for them, they’re also a path to greater dignity.