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The effort is intended to help the G.O.P. win five more U.S. House seats in the midterm elections. Other states, red and blue, are likely to redraw their own maps.

Kevin Woods, who says he engages in weekly conversations with 18-inch-tall creatures, has built a tidy business with books, merchandise, guided tours and maybe soon, an animated series.

The band emerged in the '90s nu metal scene and quickly expanded its range. Now it sits at the nexus of heavy music and nostalgia that's enticing new listeners.

Thirty states, as well as Washington, D.C., allow voters to register with a political party. Here's what the data shows.

Two decades after the Rose Revolution, the former Soviet satellite is turning away from the West and back toward Russia. What happened?

Heat waves are increasingly dangerous for those without water, shade and air-conditioning.

The passenger fistfights seen on viral videos aren't inevitable. Here are the warning signs and tips on how to dial down the tension.

The party is bleeding support beyond the ballot box, a new analysis shows.

As heat and wildfires plague many parts of Europe, the desire for cooler climes is driving tourists to Nordic countries, prompting as much concern as celebration.

Students from some countries won't make it to class this fall because of President Trump's travel ban. Others can't get visa appointments. Some are simply scared. Universities are panicking.