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Punxsutawney Phil delivered his trademark prediction Monday, forecasting six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at Gobbler's Knob in western Pennsylvania.

A year ago, Peter Mandelson was Britain's ambassador to Washington, the latest high-profile post in a rocky but consequential political career.

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host one of his most vocal regional critics, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, at the White House in a high-stakes meeting analysts suggest could redefine the immediate future of bilateral relations.

Donnie Dodson is cooking and eating his way through history, one ancient recipe at a time.

President Trump is launching a critical minerals stockpile Monday to reduce U.S. reliance on China for supplies of cobalt, lithium and other precious materials that major companies need.

Dismal fundraising and internal strife have hobbled the 154-year-old National Rifle Association in the quest to regain its status as a political powerhouse, according to people familiar with the situation.

Defending Education has compiled a list of more than 700 school districts from around the country that have passed resolutions or published guidance or district policies for dealing with federal immigration officials and illegal immigrants.

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dropped by 21% through most of last year as the Trump administration escalates its efforts to crack down on both the supply and demand of the illicit substances.

The sun has set and the clouds are washed in purple as Mauricio Contreras and his daughter Eunices head out to fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Eunices casts the heavy net for snapper, pollock or cabrilla while her father pilots their small boat.

The Kremlin said Monday that Russia is working to de-escalate tensions regarding Iran, as President Trump demands Tehran make major concessions on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.