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The West Virginia coal mine where 25 people were killed in an underground explosion has been cited for serious safety problems several times this year, federal records show. About $1.8 million in penalties have been levied against the mine since 2006, of which the company has paid about $365,000.

Of the 116 police officers who were killed last year, 51 died in traffic incidents, the largest cause of death for the last 12 years, according to data. Guns, meanwhile, killed 49 officers.

Liz Magill's resignation comes days after congressional testimony by her and other university presidents drew fierce backlash. Lawmakers and groups hailed her resignation.

Democratic Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeated Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to win the nonpartisan election for Houston's mayor.

As economist Javier Milei assumes Argentina's presidency, the nation wonders which version of the anti-establishment crusader will govern.

The appeals court ruling would allow Trump to make public statements about the special counsel in the case, Jack Smith, but not other prosecutors, court staffers or their family members.

The nation's most populous state — with an economy that is the fifth largest in the world — has been struggling with the rising prices of most goods and services.

A shift in smuggling routes has brought an influx of migrants near Lukeville, Arizona, prompting the Border Patrol to seek help from other federal agencies.

The United Arab Emirates is a major oil producing nation, and that's drawing attention to the role oil and gas has at this year's COP28 climate negotiations.

Here's how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.