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About this time every year, countless girls across America and around the world see performances of the classic ballet The Nutcracker. The experience…

A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.

New Yorkerwriter Jane Mayer talks about the criminal investigation into whether Donald Trump engaged in tax, banking and/or insurance fraud. If convicted, he could be sentenced to prison.

The 4-4 ruling by the high court means the failure of an effort to overturn requirements that nonunion members contribute to the cost of bargaining.

Sheila Bair was the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation during the 2008 financial crisis. She warns that American democracy may not be able to withstand another bank bailout.

The so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.

Also: Heavy flooding continues to overwhelm parts of the central U.S.; some French voters may abstain in the presidential election; and crowds of climbers are waiting to summit Mt. Everest.

Americans' relationship with guns is complicated and often contentious. But they do agree on restricting sales to people with mental illness or on watch lists.

A survey by the Pew Research Center shows that the percentage of Americans who say they believe in God, pray daily and attend church regularly is declining.

The number of people on the planet is growing at the fastest rate in history. U.N. demographers say the world's population will be up by 4 billion at the end of the century.