The director of the CIA is responsible for overseeing the agency’s clandestine operations and advising the president on…
The Danish-controlled island is coveted by some external actors who see the vast territory as a vector for precious minerals…
Donald Trump is acting like the classic patriarch of a family business − and he’s not the only politician to do so.
When governments denounce terrorist attacks, backlash follows – typically within a few days, research found.
The struggle has yielded both compromises and new strips of red tape for more than 100 years.
About 4% of dogs and 12% of cats remain unvaccinated against rabies, posing risks for society.
‘Gentleman’s Agreement,’ a novel by Laura Z. Hobson, was considered groundbreaking for its depiction of everyday prejudice.
The Department of Homeland Security’s massive bureaucracy has many critical national security functions and spends billions…
Mayor Parker may also have to grapple with the incoming Trump administration on issues of immigration enforcement in Philly,…
Inaugural addresses that newly minted presidents have given over the past 250 years have aimed to do several key things,…
The parasitic fungus sometimes called ‘Himalayan gold’ can provide a good living to villagers who collect it. But rugged…
The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation, but…
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, will begin his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.
In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment…
The US now faces the likelihood of a bruising and raucous set of confirmation hearings − a clear break from the cooperative…
The US has a long history of misusing genetics and biology in immigration policy, the effects of which are still keenly…