Here are five pivotal moments in Pope Francis’ relations with Native communities. At a world summit of activists against social inequality, Francis asked “forgiveness, not only for the offenses of the ...

A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner.

North Carolina's official dance, the Shag, took the Tar Heel Traveler to Shag Central as a major shag competition is underway. WRAL's Scott Mason takes a look inside Loafer's Beach Club in Raleigh ...

Civil rights advocates, including Bishop Rev. William J. Barber II and Rev. Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove, were arrested in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda during a protest against proposed budget cuts.

Officials in Spain and Portugal were racing to restore electricity early Tuesday after a huge power outage that grounded ...

The Catholic Church in Oklahoma wants taxpayers to fund an online charter school that “is faithful to the teachings of Jesus ...

The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running ...

Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish ahead of a busy week of ...

A 10-foot-long alligator was discovered in a Southport backyard, sparking interest and concern among residents. Wildlife experts weigh in on why these sightings are becoming more frequent and share ...

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared to confirm reporting on​ Monday evening that a deal has been reached with automakers to​ ease tariffs.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is on course to secure a full four-year term with Canadian media projecting a win for the Liberals in Tuesday’s federal elections.

More than 50,000 Los Angeles county workers began a two-day strike Monday evening, closing libraries and disrupting administrative operations across the nation's most populous county.