Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.

Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.

Zohran Mamdani’s responses on a 2009 college application were criticized by his mayoral rivals. The blowback was dismissed by his supporters as a politically motivated attack.

In my parents’ gift shop, I learned about being Native.

After the Supreme Court ruled that the deportations could move forward, a last-ditch attempt to block them with a new lawsuit faltered.

Firework displays can harm animals and create bursts of pollution with lingering effects, but there are ways to mitigate them.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain to South Carolina through the weekend. Forecasters expect it to become a tropical storm on Saturday.

Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide.

The blaze is burning in a rural area of San Luis Obispo County, in the central coast, but its smoke has spread to nearby counties.

He had built one of the country’s leading trauma centers in Washington, which made it possible for his team to respond quickly after the president was shot.

Powerful gusts blew down trees in central New Jersey on Thursday, killing three people who were in their cars.

A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades.

It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.

Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.

Americans are routinely asked to check off boxes about their race and ethnicity, but many say they do not see themselves reflected in the options.

Gourmet grocery stores are upping their game in the Hamptons, serving a welcoming wealthy clientele.

While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.

Search activity for American listings has plummeted in the wake of President Trump’s unpredictable trade war, according to new data.