Kaylyn Noah is attending Stanford and while she's got a lot on her mind about what lies ahead, she is most concerned about staying connected to her roots.The post For this Ghanaian American headed to Stanford, supporting her communit...

A new study published in the journal Jama estimated that more than 137 million American adults are eligible for medications like Ozempic.Access to the medication is limited, especially since medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are not covered by most government programs right now but that may change. On Tuesday, the Biden administrati...

As Russia continues its war in Ukraine and China sends its military ships or planes near Taiwan almost daily, cooperation between the two countries seems to be growing. The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, recently said China had helped to rebuild Russias war machine, furnishing the warring nation with 90 percent […]

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and retain control of all four of Iowa's congressional seats.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and retain control of all four of Iowas congressional sea...

Carnival Cruise Line will be offering 10 special cruises in 2026 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, all available to book now.

(RNS) Jain Americans have forged Thanksgiving traditions of their own, participating in a ritual fast, praying for forgiveness or cooking up a vegan feast for their families.The post Jain Americans adapt Thanksgiving by applying an e...

In what is becoming an annual event, meat-eaters and others excoriated the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals over its bizarre ad trying to persuade Americans against serving meat for Thanksgiving dinner. 'Why are they accusing ...

The U.S. and France are making Israel and Hezbollah play a dangerous game.View Post

This Thanksgiving, as families, friends, and loved ones gather in gratitude, may we all celebrate the many blessings of our great Nation. Thanksgiving is at the heart of America’s spirit of gratitude — of finding light in times of both joy and strife. The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving to honor a…The post

Four South American nationals are charged with burglary after they allegedly used construction equipment to cut through the walls of two Aspen businesses to break into a luxury watch store, according to arrest records.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday announced sanctions against 21 people aligned with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

F-14 Tomcat and Iran Ties: The F-14 Tomcat first entered service more than five decades ago. While this fighter platform, infamous for its role in the blockbuster hit Top Gun, has been replaced by next-generation successors in the U.S., it remains in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Now a top adversary of Washington, Tehran first

Rep. Elise Stefanik and former attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz were among the targets

Most Americans have jobs that withhold payroll taxes (aka FICA taxes) that contribute to the Social Security system, and when they reach retirement age they are able to claim a Social Security benefit based on their earnings. Other people work at jobs that are not within the Social Security system, meaning no Social Security taxes are paid that accrue to a future benefit. But some people spend eno...

A U.S. Aircraft Carrier Just Arrived in Malaysia, and it is a Big Deal: Anytime a United States Navy Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft arrives for a port of call visit, it is safe to say it is a big deal. Pulling a warship that weighs approximatel...