Argan oil hydrating, luscious, restorative is prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic. In Morocco, its a lifeline for rural women and a byproduct of a forest slowly buckling under the weight of growing demand.

WASHINGTON Most Federal Reserve officials said last month that the threat of higher inflation was a greater concern than the potential for job losses, leading the central bank to keep its key interest rate unchanged.

WASHINGTON Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited with National Guard troops Wednesday at the citys main train station as protesters chanted free D.C. the latest tense interlude from President Donald Trumps crackdown in the…

WASHINGTON Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook late Wednesday said she wouldnt leave her post after President

NEW YORK Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud played defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori late Wednesday night for the U.S. Open mixed doubles title and $1 million.

Kylan Darnell became an overnight celebrity in the TikTok niche that documents the glitzy, ritualistic recruitment process for sororities.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity or a combination of the two. Common symptoms such as trouble concentrating or sitting still can create challenges at work.

Dear Eric: I started a new job a year ago. I took over as a supervisor at a municipal agency and from an individual who was retiring and who is a friend of mine.

Standing on a ledge looking out over the high desert to the needle-like cliff formations of Plaza Blanca, I can see why artist Georgia OKeeffe was entranced by this part of northern New Mexico.

The summer of 25 had its share of blockbusters Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth and Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning. But what films could go on to challenge the holiday releases for Oscar attention?

Protein is needed for critical processes such as building muscle, immune response and creating hormones and neurotransmitters. Adding protein-rich foods to meals and snacks also can support weight loss, improve your body composition, and support blood sugar regulation.

A good nights sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say its worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

Cries for help came from the pitch-black woods, from rooftops and from attics that shifted unsteadily as the water rose. Firefighters and police raced to help, having little guidance on where or how. Top emergency leaders were asleep or out…

Dear Eric: As a Spanish- American, my ancestors from Spain have resided in the United States since long before the first Thanksgiving. When one acquaintance inquired about my origin, I assumed he meant the city I recently relocated from. He…

Online scammers continue to dupe a majority of American adults as they infiltrate virtual calendars and security systems meant to defend users against the poaching of personal information.

A high-tech district in the Chinese capital opened an all-service robot store this month to push a national drive to develop humanoid robots.

Thanks to emergency responders for help

RODANTHE, N.C. Hurricane Erin began strengthening again Wednesday while creeping toward the mid-Atlantic coast and churning up menacing waves that closed beaches from the Carolinas to New York City.

PHOENIX A marketing panel with Castrol landed Alyssa Thomas on a NASCAR hood.

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Passengers plagued by delays on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam session.

Cameron Coronado shoved a pacifier so forcefully into his 6-month-old's mouth it caused bleeding and a throat laceration, the criminal complaint states.

Following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Madison Police arrested a 34-year-old man on the South Side Wednesday.

The College Football Playoff selection committee announced Wednesday it will place more emphasis on strength of schedule this year when determining which teams make the 12-team field.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. This week, as usual, sports bettors can get action on MLB games from U.S.-based gambling sites. Meanwhile, at least a couple of offshore bookmakers are offering odds on games at the Little League World Series.