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The Biden administration has made a handful of changes to the White House website, from adding gender-inclusive pronouns to its contact form to restarting Spanish-language communications.

Stocks soared to record highs after drugmaker Pfizer announced its experimental coronavirus vaccine was more than 90% effective, providing a major dose of hope for the global economy.

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman will oppose an effort by some of his Republican colleagues to throw out President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral votes when Congress formalizes the presidential election results this week. Portman announced his decision in a statement Monday, saying he “cannot support allowing Congress to thwart the will of the voters” by overturning Biden’s win.

The country is welcoming a chance to boost its profile through the new movie featuring the fictional journalist Borat. And as one young Kazakhstani puts it, "This is a parody of American society."

Astronauts have been able to cast ballots from above since the Texas legislature gave its blessing in 1997. "It's critical to participate in our democracy," NASA astronaut Kate Rubins said.

Rabbi Jonathan Cohen has not been able to serve his congregation at Temple-Tifereth Israel in traditional ways since the coronavirus pandemic began. He holds services online now and connects with people through technology and socially distanced meetings. In the past few months, he's still supported people through illnesses and funerals as well as celebrated their bar mitzvahs and weddings.

Anita Hill says Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a "willingness to really push for a full and inclusive definition of equality."

The 6.4 magnitude temblor killed more than two dozen people and injured hundreds. Rescuers are racing to find survivors — and those who lived must now pick up the pieces of their former lives.

Cleveland-area schools will see mixed results to school tax levy proposals after Tuesday night’s elections. Cuyahoga County voters approved two of the three school tax levies on the ballot. Cuyahoga Community College’s proposal passed, with roughly 64 percent approval. It will increase Tri-C’s current levy to 23 cents per $100 valuation, lasting for the next 10 years. And with support from about 65 percent of those voting, Brooklyn city schools will continue with the current tax levy for five more years.

Updated: Tuesday, 5:31 a.m. Four people were injured and one person unaccounted for after a partial building collapse at the corner of Fourth and Race...