Such great heights: They’re tall, they’re proud — and they’re getting together
TikTok creator Tyler Bergantino's Tall Tour brings tall individuals together for community, speed dating, and shared experiences.
Kentucky Republicans race to replace McConnell while carefully keeping him at arm’s length
Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell is becoming a test of the party’s transformation under President Trump.
Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River near several memorials.
Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting
The Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional…
Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothills
Jalue Dorje, a 19-year-old American, transitions from video games and football to monastic life.
As Trump looks to punish foes, Democratic states find ways to push back
Trump has punished Democratic-led states that anger him by withholding federal funding and slow-walking assistance.
Powell’s tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
Powell said he will continue serving on the governing board until he is confident the Fed’s independence is truly restored.
Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia
Nations across Asia are pushing for the use of more biofuels to slash dependence on imported fossil fuels disrupted by the Iran war.
2 people found dead inside a plane that crashed into an Ohio home
Fire officials say two people were found dead in a plane after it crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio, and exploded into flames.
Supreme Court voting rights ruling fuels a new push to defend Black representation
A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act after a Supreme Court ruling.