Is college worth the cost? Universities work to show the return on investment of a degree

American higher education has been grappling with both sides of the ROI equation — tuition costs and graduate earnings. It's ...

Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian invasion

Ukrainian prosecutors claim Russia is using modified bombs to target civilians deeper in Ukraine. Local authorities in ...

Pittsburghers preserve pawpaw trees, some hoping it'll lead to more zebra swallowtail butterflies

The deciduous tree bears North America's largest native fruit and supports the zebra swallowtail butterfly — a species that ...

Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug dealer’ and announces an end to US aid to the country

President Donald Trump says he'll slash U.S. funding to Colombia because the country's leader "does nothing to stop" drug ...

Government shutdown enters fourth week, affecting federal workers, services, economy

As the government shutdown reaches its 19th day, federal workers and services are feeling the strain, with both Democrats and ...

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals' heavily fortified border

It was the first reported defection by a North Korean soldier since a North Korean staff sergeant fled to South Korea via the ...

Louvre Museum closes after theft

A theft occurred at the Louvre on Sunday, France’s culture minister said, as the world's most visited museum closed for the ...

Horror sequel 'Black Phone 2' dials up a No. 1 opening

The sequel starring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames received positive reviews, with the R-rated comedy "Good Fortune" and the holdover "Tron: Ares" trailing behind it at the box office.

Labor unions challenge Trump administration for visa-holder social media surveillance

Three major labor unions are suing the Trump administration, alleging that a social media surveillance program illegally revoked visas for protected speech.