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A NASA spacecraft knocked into an asteroid two years ago to test planetary defense. Now, a new mission will inspect the damage, with the goal of helping future asteroid deflection.

Vice President Harris remembered the victims of the attack by planting a memorial tree at her residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., while former President Trump visited a sacred site for Hasidic Jews in Queens, N.Y.

For Palestinian civilians caught in the middle of the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and the Hamas militant group, the consequences have been unremittingly difficult, and deadly.

Renowned soul and gospel singer Cissy Houston has died. She was part of a extraordinary musical family that included Dionne Warwick and her superstar daughter, Whitney Houston.

A year has passed since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the start of its war in Gaza. Here's a look at some key moments from photojournalists on the ground.

Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding.

The justices also left in place a Michigan state constitutional amendment that barred the use of public funds for private schools.

Many film critics and comic book fans say they felt the sequel felt short of their expectations. Others argue that was the whole point all along.

Will Ferrell and his longtime friend and former SNL writing partner Harper Steele traveled from New York to California, talking along the way about Steele coming out as a trans woman.

The Hamas-led assault that killed 1,200 people triggered a devastating Israeli military response in Gaza. Now the war has engulfed Lebanon and threatens to bring Israel and Iran into direct conflict.