The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing new regulations for vehicle design intended to protect pedestrians in response to the rising number of fatalities on U.S. roads.

NPR's coverage of their effort to invent an mRNA vaccine that would be free for all countries to manufacture brought them an award for altruism in health. We checked in on their progress.

U.S. prosecutors allege the pastor illegally funneled money to his church in the Philippines. They also say he victimized minors and young women, requiring them to perform "night duty."

For its 20th anniversary, the DC Jazz Festival featured performances throughout the Washington, D.C., area culminating in a weekend jam-packed with performances stretched across several venues at The Wharf in Southwest Washington.

A year after the worst coral bleaching ever recorded, Florida's reefs are slowly recovering. Despite elevated ocean temperatures, scientists say this summer they didn’t see significant bleaching.

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The Princess of Wales announced earlier this year she had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer.

Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health."

Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane before it reaches the Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Louisiana's governor urged residents to heed orders from local officials.

The U.S. placed third in the overall medal count, behind China and Great Britain. Here's a look at some of Team USA's athletic accomplishments, from winning streaks to historic firsts.