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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly for the first time in six weeks, marking a glimpse of relief for prospective homebuyers -- although borrowing costs remain steeper than they were a year ago.

A British maritime company has been hired to salvage a grounded Russian tanker off Oman and stop a spreading oil spill.

One of the nation's largest providers of automated license plate readers is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.

President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot.

Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days.

For 30 minutes, the internet in parts of Taiwan crawled. The slowdown Thursday for people in Taipei and other cities was part of annual military exercises that aim to model a response to a possible Chinese military invasion.

Alpine resorts may have a new way to put their snowmaking equipment to work as Europe bakes through hot summers: helping douse forest fires.

If you own an iPhone, there are several keyboard shortcuts that can enhance your typing skills. These features are often overlooked but can be found in the phone's settings.

The Kennedy Center's board is set to meet to discuss future plans after a federal judge blocked a two-year closure for renovations.

Beachgoers are encountering more stingrays and suffering their lashings as a marine heat wave off Southern California draws them closer to shore.