A yearslong effort to convince Washington of religious persecution is shifting foreign policy toward the West African nation, with major consequences.

Nestled in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, Weirton offers small-town charm with big value. The downtown area features classic brick buildings and locally-owned shops that give the city ...

An explosion tore through an apartment building Saturday in Iran ‘s port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl as local media footage purportedly ...

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local ...

I've been to all 50 states, and in my opinion, these are the 15 worst US states that were totally underwhelming — and not even worth a visit.

After a winter storm dumped snow and sleet across the DMV last weekend, pedestrians in the District are still dealing with the icy aftermath as crews work to clear walkways.

Crews have repaired a broken 8-inch water main that was impacting about 100 homes and a large apartment building in Southeast ...

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world published by The Associated Press in January.