A new law took effect Jan. 1 in Washington that establishes a hotline to report and track hate crimes and bias incidents.

Paul Abbate, who became the FBI’s acting director following the departure of Christopher Wray, is retiring from the bureau, according to an email he sent to senior executives that was obt ...

President Donald Trump says he will again withdraw the United States, a top carbon polluting nation, from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to comb ...

Southern California is heading into a day of its most extreme fire weather conditions — an unprecedented fifth time the National Weather Service office has sounded the alarm this season ...

Without nuclear energy there is no credible path to a carbon-free or thriving economy in Washington, according to a Tri-Cities state legislator.

In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some Michigan researchers are looking for a late bloomer.

Some Washington lawmakers want the fashion industry to be less “clothes-minded” about sharing information on their environmental and labor practices.

A British teen pleaded guilty Monday to murdering three girls and attempting to kill 10 other people in what a prosecutor ...

Cecile Richards, a national leader for abortion access and women’s rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years, ...

Donald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy ...

President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s ready for talks with the U.S. on the war in Ukraine as he offered congratulations to ...

Hamas remained in power through four previous wars with Israel. With help from Iran it steadily enhanced its capabilities, ...