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In picking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, Kamala Harris gains a folksy former teacher who can help her campaign in key Rust Belt states.

Cleveland, Mississippi, was the last U.S. district to integrate its public schools – in 2017. Today, a parents’ group is fighting not only for their children’s future, but for their town’s as well.

The Federal Reserve is signaling a cut in interest rates to sustain economic growth. The timing means some will say it’s politically motivated.

Venezuelan President Maduro has claimed – without evidence – that he won the presidential election. Despite high levels of repression, the opposition is leaning into their hope for change.

Team USA’s track and field members, from Noah Lyles to Sha’Carri Richardson, are known for their perseverance. Over the weekend, those stars, plus a host of other U.S. athletes, showed how they manage the pressure of a world stage.

As a peacekeeper for the United Nations, the military may know how to restore the South Asian nation’s democracy following the exit of an abusive prime minister.

Throughout the Russian war, Ukrainian defenders have fought to maintain their morale against a powerful enemy. After a frustrating wait for supplies, fighters on the front are hoping for a shift in momentum.

U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky became the second swimmer in history to win gold in an event at four straight Summer Olympic Games, winning the 800 free. Ms. Ledecky now holds nine gold medals, winning her latest 12 years to the day after her first.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her job and fled the country following weeks of protests. What began as peaceful student-led protests against job quotas have evolved into a violent uprising against Ms. Hasina.

Olympic athletes are competing later in pregnancy, pushing the boundaries of what pregnant people can physically achieve. One Egyptian fencer recently revealed that she was seven months pregnant when she achieved her best result in three Olympics.

Progress roundup: Southern California addresses industrial boilers as source of pollution; chocolate gets a makeover using more of the cacao pod.

Kier Starmer called the attempt by far-right rioters to break into the hotel in the town of Rotherham “far-right thuggery.” At least 10 police officers were reported injured as they attempted to hold back the mob.

The Algerian boxer’s assurance of at least comes following days of sharp scrutiny and online abuse as unsubstantiated rumors about her gender have exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports.

On James Baldwin’s 100th birthday, his works, which accompanied the rise of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, continue to influence writers and activists to this day.

Northern California’s Park Fire, like others burning across the country, is forcing thousands to evacuate, testing survival and management skills.

For the next 100 days, a sensitive issue for the Harris campaign and the White House is, Where and when should Joe Biden be seen?

Team USA women are making history in Paris this week, with gymnastics star Simone Biles winning her second all-around Olympic gymnastics title. Ms. Biles now has nine Olympic medals, six of them gold. Teammate Sunisa Lee won the bronze.

Since Venezuela’s disputed July 28 election, a number of the country’s close allies have called for higher transparency, with the U.S. endorsing the opposition’s win. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s headquarters were ransacked Aug. 2.

A New Jersey animal shelter lets volunteers take its dogs on day-trip adventures. St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center plans to help 1,000 canines sniff the fresh air beyond its walls in 2024. The dogs are happier and the excursions increase adoption rates, too.

A debate over racism and sexism has surged to the forefront of the presidential campaign, after Donald Trump's latest remarks about Kamala Harris.

The search for a Gaza cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas has been long and difficult, with only fleeting glimmers of hope. Now a pivotal figure has been assassinated, and trust has been shattered.

The United States and its allies negotiated the freedom of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and others – and showed that diplomacy with the Kremlin can work.