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Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate after a hard-fought contest that delivered the party's left flank a marquee win -- and immediately raised questions about whether the left-wing favorite can ...

President Trump says the U.S. and Iran are having "very good discussions," raising hopes for a deal on Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The European Union this week cashed in about $1.9 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances of immobilized assets of the Central Bank of Russia held by EU central securities depositories.

A drone with an explosive device was found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport and a detonator was removed from the object, authorities said Wednesday.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility Wednesday for a missile strike on a Saudi-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea.

Washington Democrats got the center-left nominees they were looking for in two closely watched Virginia House primaries, setting up general election contests that will help determine whether Republicans can hold on to their narrow majority.

A U.S. bankruptcy court will allow clergy abuse claimants to sue for an estimated half-billion dollars in parish assets to fund settlements under the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese's current financial reorganization case.

Rep. Chuck Edwards announced on social media early Wednesday morning that he will not seek reelection, days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured following its investigation into his behavior toward two former staffers.

Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies.

China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.