A record-setting heat wave is blanketing much of the U.S. as millions of Americans gather for Independence Day, prompting the cancellation of events marking Am…

Each time the phone rings, Akram, aged five and two-year-old Julia dash to answer, longing to speak to their father, Amjad al-Najjar, who was recently deported…

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As Americans prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday this holiday weekend, organizers of Freedom 250 events in Washington are scrambling to deal with…

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocri…

The United Nations’ weather watchdog is warning governments and humanitarian organisations to brace for “extreme weather events” including heatwaves, droughts …

As America marks its 250th anniversary, there are a wide range of events, programming and unique celebrations planned by major entertainment entities. From the…

President Trump is heading Wednesday to North Dakota for events marking America’s 250th anniversary. He will first take a ride on the Freedom250 train before a…

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a economic and security deal that prevents foreign military bases from being built on the Pacific island. The Nakamal Agreeme…

Solar storms can temporarily reduce rain and snow in parts of North America by disrupting weather patterns. This matters because it may require weather forecas…

Cold metal pieces can fuse together in space via cold welding because the vacuum lacks oxygen to form the oxide layer that prevents this on Earth. This matters…