U.S. Senate approves Finland and Sweden for membership into NATO
Wednesday's vote for the candidacy of two Western European nations took a crucial step toward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Pelosi's Taiwan trip leaves Asian countries nervously awaiting China's response
From the Philippines to Singapore, countries are worried the status quo could turn from tension to conflict. Southeast Asia especially feels the strain of living in the shadow of U.S.-China rivalry.
Emi Nietfeld is done reaching for redemption in 'Acceptance'
The memoir is not a phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes tale. Instead, Nietfeld refuses silver linings and focuses on the toll of contorting oneself into a "perfect, deserving" victim.
Warner Bros. kills off 'Batgirl' movie, $90 million in
Sorry, DC universe fans: the movie, which starred 'In The Heights' actress Leslie Grace in the title role, will not be released theatrically or on HBO Max.
The U.S. has sanctioned Vladimir Putin's long-rumored romantic partner
Rumors of a relationship between Putin, 69, and Alina Kabaeva, 39, date back more than a decade. Putin and the former Olympic gymnast are thought to have had at least three children together.
NFL appeal opens the possibility for a longer suspension for Browns QB Deshaun Watson
The NFL is appealing a disciplinary officer's decision to suspend Deshaun Watson for six games for violating the league's personal conduct policy over sexual misconduct allegations.
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski dies in a car crash
The 58-year-old Republican lawmaker was killed Wednesday in a car accident in her northern Indiana District, according to her office. Three others also died in the crash.
The U.S. made a breakthrough battery discovery — then gave the technology to China
Taxpayers spent $15 million on research to build a breakthrough battery. Then the U.S. government gave it to China.
Mickelson and other pros sue over PGA suspensions for playing in LIV Golf events
Players who defected to Saudi-funded LIV Golf filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, the first step in a legal fight that could define the rules of where players can compete.
Highland Park parade shooting suspect pleads not guilty
The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more in a shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.