NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says a plan unveiled Thursday to take the first steps toward universal childcare for kids under five shows New Yorkers that "democracy can actually deliver for them."

We're continuing to learn more about the 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

A growing body of data shows Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made unprecedented gains reducing fentanyl deaths, while dramatically slowing supply of the deadly opioid into the U-S. But critics say Democrats allowed Trump to out-message them on fentanyl, with sweeping consequences for U-S drug policy, public safety, and health.

NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early.

As Minneapolis continued to grapple with a deep divide over how the fatal shooting was being portrayed, police said two people in Portland, Ore., were shot and injured by U.S. Border Patrol agents.

In two press conferences about an hour apart, Minnesota's governor and the White House disagreed about the facts behind Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

President Trump sidelined Venezuela's opposition and is working with remnants of the regime led by ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. What's next for the opposition?

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers can.

Did you resolve to read more in 2026? Whether you're on track or need a jump start, here are some books coming out in the next few months to considering adding to your list.

Delcy Rodríguez was Nicolás Maduro's vice president.