At the end of 1999, many thought Y2K would cause the world to collapse
At the end of 1999, there was anxiety about a potential computer glitch known as Y2K. Some thought the world would crumble, including some who waited out the apocalypse in an old house in the woods.
Syria's ousted dictator relied on a brutal army, and powerful allies. What changed?
Stories from men conscripted into the Syrian military help explain why it collapsed.
The cost of borrowing money could get a little bit cheaper after Fed's meeting
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate today. But additional rate cuts next year are in question, as inflation remains elevated.
Observers worry 2nd Trump term could have long-term implications for military justice
Pete Hegseth is making the rounds on Capitol Hill, as Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense. When he was a Fox News host, he sought presidential intervention in war crime cases.
Since Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship fell, Syrian refugees debate going home
Syrian refugees living in Lebanon grapple with whether to return home now that Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship has fallen. Many are hesitating.
Minnesota's Natural Resources Department watches for those cutting off spruce tops
Decorative holiday pots -- stuffed with evergreen branches -- are popular this time of year. That greenery is also considered "green gold" by thieves who illegally harvest it from northern forests
Congressional lawmakers release spending bill to fund the government until March 14
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have released a spending bill to fund the federal government until March 14.
'Wicked' and 'Emilia Pérez' make the shortlists to be nominated for an Oscar
A month before Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories.
Morning news brief
The suspect in the killing of a health care CEO has been charged with murder. The Fed is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate. We're learning more details about the Wisconsin school shooter.
Russian general in charge of chemical and biological warfare is killed in Moscow
The apparent assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov came a day after Ukraine's security service charged him with using banned chemical weapons.