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The Western U.S. is facing drought conditions that are straining water resources, hurting agriculture and providing a fertile ground for wildfires.

Stocks rose Friday, as the major averages tried to post their fourth straight day of gains.

Fiber is the superhero of nutrients, and yet, nearly 95% of American adults and children aren’t getting enough of in their diet. In addition to reduced risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes, eating fiber-rich foods have been linked to longevity. Here’s why dietitians and food experts call fiber an essential nutrient, and how you can increase your daily...

Millions of Americans could face eviction when the national moratorium expires on July 31. Here are steps they should take to try to protect themselves.

Thomas Barrack, a close friend of Donald Trump, is accused of illegally lobbying for the United Arab Emirates during Trump’s campaign and presidency.

Breakthrough infections, though rare, can happen with Covid. Here’s what to do if you or someone you know is fully vaccinated but tests positive.

What’s the pandemic picture like in India, where the delta variant first emerged?

Treasury yields climbed on Friday morning, with the 10-year rate topping 1.28%, ahead of the release of July’s flash purchasing managers’ index readings.

Dr. Ashish Jha explains why he thinks people are underestimating how bad the Covid surge is going to get as a result of the delta variant.

A Chinese prosecutor and a former NYPD detective are among those charged in a plot to harass U.S. residents in an effort to get one of them to return to China.

A CDC advisory group is considering whether fully vaccinated Americans with weakened immune systems need a booster dose of the Covid vaccines.

Investors jumped back into their favorite tech stocks as worries about the economy resurfaced.

The United States and Germany reached an agreement on the $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a thorny, long-standing point of contention.

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed Thursday morning after the release of weekly jobless claims data.

The House approved legislation Thursday that will expand and expedite the special immigrant visa program for Afghans who aided U.S. and coalition forces and may face retribution from the Taliban. 

Weekly jobless claims totaled 419,000 for the week ended July 17, above the 350,000 estimate.

The U.S. on Thursday announced a special envoy to help coordinate U.S. assistance and promote peace in Haiti following the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise. 

A year after daycares, preschools and child-care centers started reopening, U.S. parents and providers are still struggling to find a new normal. 

Domino’s reported 3.5% same-store sales growth in the United States for its second quarter.

By 2027, the waste management market is expected to grow into a $229 billion industry.