A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down.

Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.

Milan Fashion Week has kicked off a season of fresh starts, with new creative directors and a clear push toward practical glamour.

It might still be winter in Minnesota, but spring is in the air for people lined up at the Dairy Queen in Moorhead, Minnesota, for its annual opening.

Silvana Armani has presented her first signature Giorgio Armani collection without the iconic designer's input to close Milan Fashion Week.

Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.

Harry Styles’ fourth solo album, “Kiss All the Time.

A fresh wave of romantic comedies is heating up winter screens and Broadway, and creators say audiences still crave love stories.

In the years Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards.

A Michigan mother is making and collecting soft, yarn toys that are being donated to the neonatal intensive care unit at a Detroit hospital.

Cartel-linked violence in parts of Mexico may have some spring break travelers rethinking their plans.

The “Bridgerton” team would not quit until they were satisfied when it came to finding a word to use for “orgasm” in Season 4.

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians.

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy shield that blocks snoopy bystanders from sneaking a peek at the display screen.

Food festivals are changing.

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour.

Beyoncé has her marching orders.

Six planets will be visible in the night sky at the end of February, and most can be seen with the naked eye.

More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease.

It was first a bestselling novel, then a movie and now “Wonder” has been turned into a musical.

French artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf.

More Ghanaians are wearing the colorful fugu traditional outfit in a trend triggered by online mockery.

Millions of adults are continuing their education by returning to school and enrolling in credit and non-credit courses, certificates, micro-credentials, job training and degree programs.

A Budapest pizzeria is serving a limited pizza that uses only ingredients ancient Romans could have eaten.

Both the K-pop girl group Blackpink and the funky pop star Bruno Mars returning with new music and a documentary about Paul McCartney after the Beatles are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Philadelphia mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar has died at age 86.

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content.

An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law.

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is back in the spotlight as a style influencer nearly three decades after her death.

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide.

Verona hosts the Milan Cortina Winter Games closing ceremony in its ancient Arena di Verona on Sunday.

Fur coats are plentiful on the streets of Cortina, especially during these Winter Games.

The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is lashing out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.

This American Heart Month, cardiologist Dr. Nidal Ganim explains how smartwatches and rings can track your heart health and why stress, emotions, and lifestyle choices matter.

People are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks and street festivals for the Year of the Horse.

Upscale Chinese American restaurants, from San Francisco to New York City, have sprung up in recent years, garnering buzz beyond Chinese food takeout staples with refined tasting menus.

Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa.

Rising coffee prices are changing how some Americans get their caffeine.

Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign.

The Emma Thompson-led thriller “Dead of Winter” and Hilary Duff’s first full-length album in 11 years are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots.

Netflix’s popular “Culinary Class Wars” is transforming South Korea’s fine dining scene.

In the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees.

Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches.

Rather than rely on a dramatic set, Designer Christian Siriano let his designs speak for themselves Thursday at his New York Fashion Week show.

Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them.

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol.

The Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues.

A trove of more than 200 letters from World War II that were found in a Tennessee home offers an intimate picture of love during wartime.

Ralph Lauren evoked fresh takes on timeless designs during his Fall 2026 runway show.

A new wave of Christian artists from various backgrounds is drawing young audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show transformed the field in Santa Clara, California, into a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rico.

The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver.

Meta is on trial in New Mexico to answer allegations that its social media platforms enable predators to target children for sexual exploitation.

Athletes at the Winter Olympics in Italy are proudly wearing pins from other teams, and some are showing them off on social media.

The magic behind millions of romantic Valentines Day bouquets happens in a cargo warehouse at a South Florida airport.

Timothée Chalamet starring as a table tennis wizard in “Marty Supreme” and Charli xcx’s soundtrack to Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” are some of the new television, films, music and video games headed to a device near you.

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025.

Three fans who have attended every Super Bowl since 1967 are going again this year.

Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and, during the Winter Games, on the slopes.

Noah Winter has attended more Super Bowls than Tom Brady, but not as a player.

With at least five generations participating in the U.S. workforce, co-workers can at times feel like they speak different languages.

Malcolm Gladwell's next book, “The American Way of Killing,” focuses on gun violence in the U.S. Little, Brown and Company announced the release for Sept. 29.

Belgian fashion designer Pieter Mulier has been named the new creative director of Versace.

San Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school.

Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand’s parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer.

Renters facing high costs are turning to "rent now, pay later" services like Flex, Livble, and Affirm.

Italy is making its artistic treasures more accessible to people with disabilities.

A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar.

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show spotlights the bond between people and dogs.

As a teenager in India, Susai Jesu led prayer services in his small Catholic village, helped at Mass and soon began training for the priesthood.

The 68th Grammys red carpet buzzed with bold fashion choices from stars like Addison Rae and FKA twigs.

North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States.

Starbucks revolutionized the United States' coffee culture.

They have to run a convoluted obstacle course in front of a crowd.

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends.

The goofy and wry relationship comedy “Splitsville” landing on Hulu and fresh albums by J.

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is celebrating a milestone.

The Detroit Opera is showcasing Parliament-Funkadelic in a new way.

A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.

Starbucks says it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating at thousands of existing locations.

Paris couture has taken a lighter, more down-to-earth approach this season, focusing on restraint with impact.

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart.

A small villa in central Belgrade is keeping a piece of the Serbian capital’s history intact as everything around it has transformed.

Members of Italy’s Ladin minority, which settled a millennium ago in the Dolomite mountain hamlet that's now an Olympic host city, are disappointed the Winter Games will not spotlight their culture.

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut.

Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart.

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system.

Dior has transformed the Musée Rodin into a star-studded venue for Jonathan Anderson’s first haute couture show.

Aiming to shake up the Golden State’s media landscape, the California Post has launched a new tabloid newspaper and news site that brings a brash, cheeky and conservative-friendly fixture of the Big Apple to the West Coast.

Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion.

Paris men’s Fashion Week ended Sunday with two messages that kept coming up on runways: dress sharply, and build clothes to last.

Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they're sleeping.

TikTok has at last finalized a deal to keep the popular video sharing platform operating in the U.S. after years of uncertainty.

Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny live at the Grammy Awards and Rose Byrne’s Oscar-nominated performance in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

At Paris men's fashion week, many designers are taking familiar silhouettes and making them perform.