Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the first American pope
A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory. Yet across the broad Catholic political spectrum – even among conservative-leaning...
Police say 1 person killed and 6 injured in shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey
Police say one person was shot and killed and six others were injured in what they call a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union,...
Property taxes are rising faster than inflation. See what homeowners pay across the U.S.
Property taxes across the U.S. are rising faster than inflation, with the average homeowner last year paying $4,427, up 3.7% from 2024, according to a...
The Iran war is making life more expensive for Americans
The war with Iran has roiled Wall Street, driving up the cost of a mortgage along with auto and credit card loans, making everyday life...
Gas prices could soon breach $5 a gallon if Strait of Hormuz remains shut, J.P. Morgan analysts say
Gasoline prices in the U.S., which have risen $1.16 a gallon since the start of the Iran war in February, could top $5 a gallon as soon as...
Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House
The Secret Service said it is investigating overnight gunfire near the White House on Sunday. Officers responded shortly after midnight on Sunday to reports of...
Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes
Donald Trump’s threats to carry out mass bombing of civilian infrastructure in Iran present US military officers with a dilemma: disobey orders or help commit...
A new COVID-19 variant called “Cicada” is spreading. Here’s what to know.
"Cicada" is trending, but not because it's the season for the noisy insects to appear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization...
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers’ best-laid plans
Surging mortgage rates are threatening to wash out the spring homebuying season. The rate on a conventional 30-year home loan rose to 6.46%, its highest...