"True Detective: Night Country," premiering Jan. 14 on HBO, introduces two Alaskan detectives whose no nonsense approach makes their investigation of a disturbing crime compelling.

The death toll in Japan's New Year's Day earthquake surged from 6 to 48 within a span of a single day as rescue personnel rushed to find survivors trapped inside collapsed homes and buildings ne ...

"Badland Hunters," a South Korean post-apocalyptic action drama starring Don Lee, is coming to Netflix.

The Israel military said Tuesday it had captured Hamas' intelligence and control headquarters in Gaza City in a joint operation involving the Air Force, mechanized units and special forces.

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service on Sunday issued a recall for more than 6,700 pounds of raw beef from an Illinois producer due to a possible E. coli contamination.

Brant Daugherty, who played Noel Kahn on "Pretty Little Liars," welcomed a son, Aero Lore.

Wealthy Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of violating Beijing's National Security Law. 

There has been little investment into innovation to provide products and services that fit the needs of public and private businesses in 2024 and beyond, says Issuer Direct's Brian Balbirnie.

At least four people were killed and more than 60 were injured in and around the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv after major aerial bombardment overnight by Russian forces for the third day ...

The owner of a Powerball ticket in Michigan brought in the New Year's with a bang by matching all the numbers to win a historic jackpot of $842.4 million on Monday night.

Minimum wage will increase in 22 states on Jan. 1, while more than a dozen states have stayed put at the federal mark since 2009.

Catching Freedom won the first official Kentucky Derby qualifier of the New Year at Oaklawn Park, while Gulfstream Park previewed its big Pegasus World Cup days.

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's main opposition party, was stabbed in the neck during an appearance in Busan on Tuesday and taken to a hospital, local media reported.

On Jan. 2, 1788, Georgia ratified the Constitution, the fourth of the original 13 colonies to do so, and was admitted to the Union.

Actor Taye Diggs turns 53 and zoologist Jack Hanna turns 77, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 2.

Michael Penix Jr. unleashed pinpoint-accurate passes en route to a 430-yard performance, leading Washington past Texas on Monday in the Sugar Bowl to claim a spot in the College Football Playoff ...

India's space agency successfully launched a rocket Monday from Sriharikota spaceport to help scientists improve their "knowledge of black holes."

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's main opposition party, was stabbed in the neck during an appearance in Busan on Tuesday and taken to a hospital, local media reported.

This year, AI graduated from experiment to high-priority business investment for fashion brands. Here are 10 developments that moved the needle.

Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a controversial amendment to the country's so-called "reasonableness" law, which would have limited judiciary oversight amid Israel's ongoing war against H ...

A 10-year-old and his father have been arrested in California after the boy shot and killed another child using his father's stolen gun, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.

Two passenger cars of a Bay Area Rapid Transit train derailed and caught fire in Orinda, Calif., on Monday, injuring at least two people.

Platforms connecting borrowers directly with investors are gaining popularity, potentially unlocking new avenues for financing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted in his New Year's address his country will "surely" be reunited with Taiwan as the island nation prepares to hold its presidential elections.

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Arash Hashemi has been appointed as the President of The Criminal Courts Bar Association for 2024.

Ryan Seacrest chatted with U.S. President Joe Biden, while Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen interviewed actor Jeremy Renner for Sunday night's New Year's Eve programs.

Powerball is looking to keep the record pace of huge jackpots it set in 2023 going into the New Year with Monday night's drawing offering the fifth largest grand prize in the game's history at $ ...

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake rocked western Japan Monday afternoon, triggering tsunami alerts and several strong aftershocks as emergency crews ordered some residents to seek higher ground.

Actor Morris Chestnut turns 54 and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde turns 67, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 1.

The start of the new year Monday also brings a slate of laws set to take effect throughout the nation.

On Jan. 1, 2014, Colorado became the first state where specialty shops began legally selling small amounts of recreational marijuana.

U.S. Navy helicopters sank three small boats carrying Houthi militants in the Red Sea, killing the crews, after U.S. warships responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel, military offici ...

Four people are dead and two others are injured following the explosion of a home in suburban Detroit Saturday, Michigan police said.

Three people are dead in the wake of three fires in the Bronx, N.Y., the Fire Department of New York reported.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered "defensive" drills involving more than 5,600 troops in response to the deployment of a British warship to the coast of Guyana as tensions escalated in ...

A 20-year-old man suspected in the killing of a female co-worker in Maine was arrested more than 1,600 miles away following a brief chase and shootout with Arkansas police.

Comedian Shecky Greene has died at the age of 97.

"Wonka" is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $24 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday.

In a surprise announcement, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark said she plans to abdicate on January 14 after more than half a century on the throne.

A 39-year-old man is dead following injuries he received from a shark "encounter" while in the water off the beach at Maui's Paia Bay in Hawaii, authorities reported.

A 14-year-old boy in Fresno, Calif., was arrested after his parents were found dead last week in a vicious attack that also left his 11-year-old sister critically wounded.

The Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the "fascist" beating of a gas station employee in the West Bank at the hands of U.S.-backed Israeli soldiers.

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has given his first health update since he announced in June he was taking a break from touring.

North Korea has announced plans to launch more spy satellites in 2024 after successfully launching its satellite program this fall.

British television producer Nigel Lythgoe is denying Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations against him.

A sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department in New York is believed to have killed his wife and two sons before shooting himself dead in a suspected murder-suicide, police said.

On Dec. 31, 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente and four other people died in a plane crash en route to deliver supplies to Nicaragua.

Actor Anthony Hopkins turns 86 and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg turns 77, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 31.

Renowned tap dancing star Maurice Hines Jr., who also enjoyed a long career as an actor and choreographer, has died, his agent said Saturday. He was 80.

Special counsel Jack Smith on Saturday asked an appeals court to reject former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity in his federal election interference case.

An undercover Oakland, Calif., police officer is dead after being shot while while responding to a break-in at a business in the city's waterfront entertainment district, authorities say.

A former deputy fire chief in southern Massachusetts is dead after being shot and killed by police, local officials have confirmed.

Authorities have identified three members of a Massachusetts family who were found shot to death this week inside a palatial, 27-room mansion in a wealthy section of suburban Boston.

BAFTA-winning actor Tom Wilkinson has died at the age of 75.

Convicted felon Sam Bankman-Fried won't face an additional federal trial accusing him of making illegal campaign contributions and five other federal charges, prosecutors say.

Without mentioning any specific threats, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Friday security is being tightened in the Big Apple ahead of New Year's Eve festivities.

Quantum cryptography is a method of encryption that uses the naturally occurring properties of quantum mechanics to secure and transmit data in a way that cannot be hacked.

Even as he fights a grueling war in the Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin nevertheless is stepping up his country’s efforts in the global AI race because he believes the technology is fundamentally important for the efficiency and well-being of their society.

An initiative by the digital equity nonprofit Digitunity sent devices to over 41,000 students since 2021, but the success of the program hinges on tech support, device refurbishment and digital literacy training.

An initiative by the digital equity nonprofit Digitunity sent devices to over 41,000 students since 2021, but the success of the program hinges on tech support, device refurbishment and digital literacy training.