Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving at least five people dead.

The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Sunset fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.

Marking these anniversaries offered an opportunity to reflect on a familiar list of triumphs—not just the defeat of fascism but also the creation of a U.S.-led postwar order built on the NATO alliance ...

With flames driven by hurricane-force winds, “it feels like Armageddon,” said one woman who was forced to evacuate. “It’s just smoke and darkness.” ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in for the next two years on Wednesday, with the House and ...

South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson's new bill is expected to aid Trump's goal of returning the Panama Canal to the U.S.

Thirteen hours away from Los Angeles, Central Oregon fire crews are among 18 Oregon strike teams heading south to join the fight.

Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent ...

In the two months since the election, President-elect Donald Trump has urged his nearly 8.5 million followers on Truth Social ...

President-elect Donald Trump's turning up the volume on his calls to acquire Greenland, regain control of the Panama Canal ...

President-elect Donald Trump plans to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. Will the world follow? What ...