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Political scientists say growing acceptance of unfounded conspiracy theories is fueling disengagement and distrust in democratic institutions, an effect that is trickling down to local politics.

This was supposed to be Kevin McCarthy's moment, one he had contorted himself into political knots to get to.

Neither candidate was above the 50% threshold needed to win outright under Georgia law. This sets up a post-Thanksgiving showdown in what is already the country's most expensive Senate race.

Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts as wildfires burn in Canada. Experts say the weather pattern could change by early next week, and stress the need to take precautions until then.

While Democrats have long opposed voter ID laws, their decade-long effort to convince voters hasn't budged public opinion. Large bipartisan majorities still favor showing an ID to vote.

The U.S. economy grew last year at the fastest pace since 1984, but growth was tempered by successive waves of the pandemic.

Staff in over 400 call centers in Germany work around the clock to notify people if they've been exposed to a positive coronavirus case. The country aims to have one contact tracer per 4,000 people.

Maine's economy relies heavily on summer tourism. With Memorial Day around the corner, many business owners are figuring out when and whether they'll be allowed to reopen.

You, a Pisces full of wisdom, have discovered a new song that lights up your soul. This week on 8 Tracks: Mild to wild obsessions with SZA, Bat for Lashes and Alice Coltrane.

President Biden will not face charges after a year-long investigation into his handling of classified material, but he did not escape criticism.