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The new measure would vastly expand the number of officers who can determine whether a migrant at the southern U.S. border is eligible for asylum.

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The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

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For the first time, scientists have shown that a new kind of genetic engineering can crash populations of malaria-spreading mosquitoes.

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One man's struggle to get treatment for the abuse he suffered as a child serves as a lesson for others.

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"We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being," USA Gymnastics said in a statement.

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The biggest star of U.S. swimming has not had the start to these Olympics that she wanted. But she absolutely dominated in the 1,500 meter freestyle race.

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Under the policy, federal employees who are not confirmed as vaccinated would be required to wear masks at all times while at work and be tested regularly for the virus.

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Ten years ago there were only about two dozen openly LGBTQ Olympians competing in the games. Today, there are more than 160.

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The African country, previously credited for high childhood vaccination rates, was 1 of 4 countries to reject COVID vaccines. Now they've done a 180. It's unclear if its citizens will go along.

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The $2.1 billion bill would boost support for the Capitol complex in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, direct funds to the Capitol Police and provide humanitarian support for Afghan refugees.

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An Aurora officer was arrested on felony charges after a video showed him using his pistol to beat a man he was trying to arrest. A second was arrested for allegedly failing to stop her colleague.

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After the U.S. Capitol riot, there was a sense that the Jan. 6 cases would be straightforward. But defense attorneys describe prosecutors as overwhelmed by evidence and struggling to build cases.

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There was only one copy of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, and the government forced Shkreli to turn it over after his fraud conviction. Details are confidential, so don't expect to hear it anytime soon.

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The weightlifter became an Olympic record holder and the first gold medalist in Philippines history. But her training journey to get to Tokyo was anything but average.

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The teenager and first-time Olympian took home the gold in a surprise win, beating out teammate and returning champion Lilly King. The gold was the first one in swimming for her home state of Alaska.

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Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn noted in testimony before Congress about the Capitol insurrection that he was called the "n" word after he said he voted for President Biden.

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The concert is being billed by New York City government as a reopening of the city — and most of the tickets will be free, but you can only get in if you provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.

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Carissa Moore is the first woman to ever win a gold medal in surfing, which is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. "The ocean has changed my life and I can't imagine my life without it," Moore said.

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Reversing earlier guidance, the agency will likely encourage indoor masking for fully vaccinated people under certain circumstances.

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Japan took gold on Tuesday after a 2-0 win over Team USA. The game marked a rematch for the two teams, who battled it out for the gold in Beijing in 2008 with similar results.

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