An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, ...

Six of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Some will face easier paths than others.

Seven of Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearing Wednesday, an update on the latest from the LA-area wildfires, South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained over martial law declaration.

After more than 15 months of fighting in their most devastating war ever, Israel and Hamas are extremely close to agreeing to ...

Negotiators in Qatar are close to a ceasefire deal that envisions an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, ...

The General Hospital star, best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine, died after battling a long illness. She was 79.

On Broadway and national tours, the performers who substitute for various chorus members at the drop of a hat are known as "swings." Wednesday is designated "National Swing Day" in their honor.

NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California about the fight to contain Los Angeles fires and fire recovery efforts.

Negotiators in Qatar are close to a cease-fire deal that envisions an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, a six-week pause in fighting and eventual withdrawal of troops from Gaza ...

On the heels of the Surgeon General's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's growing consensus that less is ...

A giant salamander called the "hellbender" is on its way to becoming an endangered species. It needs very clean water to survive and that's getting harder to find.