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The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.

Chicago teachers voted to return to remote learning during this latest COVID surge. They say they're scared to be in buildings and they want more safety protocols. But the mayor says schools are safe.

In Vladimir Putin's Russia, writing about the war in Ukraine, the church or LGBTQ+ life could land you in jail. A new organization helps authors publish books in Russian they couldn't back home.

Acts range from family-friendly slapstick to edgy standup at the four-day comedy event held in Jamestown, N.Y., home of the I Love Lucy star.

The tiny Seattle suburb of SeaTac, home to the airport of the same name, is the latest front in the battle for "living wage" ordinances. On this fall's ballot is a measure mandating a $15 an hour floor for large hospitality and transportation companies. $15 is higher than the base wage in neighboring suburbs, but the heart of economic activity in SeaTac is the international airport — and that's not about to move.

People along the Texas coast are preparing for the landfall of Beryl. Forecasters say it will likely be a hurricane when it hits.

The U.S. secretary of state continues his travels around Central America, while at home and abroad, USAID workers try to absorb the news that their agency is in freefall.

Pakistani police scuffled with supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday as officers arrived outside his home to arrest him for failing to appear in court on graft charges.

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in what could be a landmark Second Amendment case. It's the first gun case taken up by the court in nearly a decade.

In London, the fight over the G4S security company and the Olympics is growing. More guards failed to show up for work on Tuesday. And the CEO of the massive security company is being grilled by the Home Affairs Committee.