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The rebels who toppled Syrian dictator Bashar Assad trace their roots to Al Qaeda and Islamic State. They say they've changed.

Some are sounding the alarm regarding Trump's public health picks, concerned that the nominees' vaccine skepticism could jeopardize the nation's ability to respond to infectious threats.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a slate of unorthodox loyalists to serve in his next administration, disregarding the kinds of legal baggage and inexperience he has carried through his own political career.

With some crucial Cabinet choices, President-elect Donald Trump's idea of making America great again seems to be dragging it back to the 'Mad Men' era.

Butler, appointed to the U.S. Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom after the death of Dianne Feinstein, leaves office after 14 months as Rep. Adam B. Schiff is sworn in Monday.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who stunned the world by declaring martial law, avoided impeachment as his party's lawmakers boycotted the vote.

The insurgents' sweep into power concludes an astonishing Turkish-backed offensive that saw them overturn a years-long stalemate to overrun major cities in less than two weeks and end the half-century Assad dynasty.

Bob Fernandez was a sailor assigned to the USS Curtiss on Dec. 7, 1941. "I wish that they never would have come"

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it will sample the nation's milk supply to test for the H5N1 bird flu virus.

Some of Trump's Cabinet picks have raised hopes that his policies will not be wildly disruptive or bring back inflation. That may be wishful thinking.

Trump's explicit threats against the Bidens, and his first-term record of trying to politicize the Justice Department and FBI, almost justify an unpardonable pardon.

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the border Thursday to promote a new port of entry at Otay Mesa and tout the state's ongoing efforts to crack down on illicit fentanyl smuggling, a key issue as he attempts to navigate relations with President-elect Donald Trump.

The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recalls for bird flu has has applied for an advisory role at the Food and Drug Administration.

No banks. No bills. Israel's blockade on cash imports into Gaza leaves Palestinians there with disintegrating paper money amid growing desperation.

Every year, Americans chop down hundreds of thousands of Christmas trees in national forests. Officials say it helps reduce wildfire risk.

Syrian rebels have made their largest gains in years, threatening a fragile status quo in the country.

The FDA allows food makers to vouch for the safety of ingredients they add to our food, calling them 'generally recognized as safe.'

With Season 3 of the hit HBO show 'The White Lotus' slated for 2025 release, Thailand is gearing up to court luxury travelers and more Hollywood productions.

Two of California's most prominent Democrats said they were 'disappointed' by President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter after saying he would not.

The president's son was facing years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion charges and being convicted of gun charges related to his drug addiction.

Hunter Biden now has expansive immunity for 11 years of conduct. In his next act, the Malibu resident wants to help 'those who are still sick and suffering.'