A recently televised documentary in Spain rekindles competing versions of the famed explorer's origins, but the scientific community is viewing it with caution.

The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they've found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it.

Washington Post op–ed writer Theodore R. Johnson discusses his new book --- "If We Are Brave, Essay from Black Americana" -- an examination of democracy, race and Black voters in the United States.

Schools often make good polling places, but amid safety concerns, and the disruption of several days of early voting some districts don't want to offer their spaces.

U.N. agencies say over the last two weeks Israel has blocked almost all food aid from getting into northern Gaza. The Biden administration tells Israel it has 30 days to increase assistance.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Matt Slater with The Athletic UK, about why European soccer leagues and the players' union have filed a complaint against FIFA over calendar congestion.

A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.

In remarks focused on unity and patriotism, Kamala Harris will speak alongside prominent Republicans Wednesday as her ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning in competitive districts across the U.S. with the goal of flipping control of the House of Representatives in the November election.

The polling averages show Vice President Kamala Harris’ lead has dropped in every swing state in recent weeks.

The Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday, after warnings that funding would soon run out following increased demand from hurricanes ...

Survivors of last year's deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.