Pastor: Jimmy Carter ‘up and walking’ post brain surgery

Jimmy Carter’s pastor says the former president was already “up and walking” just a day after undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on his brain from bleeding linked to recent falls

Poll: Americans struggle to indentify true facts

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USA Facts finds that regardless of their political beliefs, many Americans say they have a hard time figuring out if information is true

Ex-government health chief joins warnings about EPA proposal

A former top government environmental health official is expressing alarm as the Trump administration moves forward with a proposal scientists say would upend how the U.S. regulates public health threats

Clashes rock Bolivia as new interim leader challenged

The woman who claimed Bolivia’s presidency faces the challenge of winning recognition, stabilizing the nation and organizing national elections within three months at a time of bloody political disputes

Fed’s Powell sees steady growth, signals pause in rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell expresses optimism on economy, sees rates unchanged

Teen climate activist is leaving U.S., setting sail for Spain

Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg will soon leave North America and sail across the Atlantic in a 48-foot catamaran sailboat

Michigan teen who vaped received double lung transplant

A double lung transplant recipient who severely damaged those internal organs by vaping has been identified as a Michigan teenager

Former President Carter out of surgery, no complications

Jimmy Carter's spokeswoman says the former president is recovering at Emory University Hospital following surgery to relieve pressure from bleeding on his brain

Court's conservatives seem to back Trump on immigration

The Supreme Court's conservative majority seems prepared to allow the Trump administration to end a program that allows some immigrants to work legally in the United States and protects them from deportation

Impeachment aside, federal budget remains a pressing matter

Impeachment hearings come at the very time that Capitol Hill usually tends to its mound of unfinished business, adding to complications in passing a budget and a trade deal

In photos, Veterans Day in the nation's capital

Veterans and others came to Washington from across the United States on Monday - Veterans Day - to pay tribute to those who have served in the military. Here are photos from the day.

Cholesterol levels dropping in U.S., but many still need care

New research shows cholesterol levels are dropping in U.S., but more people need care

Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough

AP-NORC poll: Most young Americans believe in the value of a college degree, but many also say a high school diploma is enough to succeed

Winter already? Snow, deep freeze from Rockies to East Coast

An arctic air mass that brought snow and ice to an area stretching from the Rocky Mountains to northern New England on Monday was poised to give way to record-breaking cold temperatures

Former President Carter enters hospital for surgery Tuesday

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been admitted to Emory University Hospital for a surgery to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls

Trump kicks off Veterans Day tribute in NYC

President Donald Trump is set to offer a tribute to those who served in the armed forces as he kicks off New York City's Veterans Day Parade

Hong Kong police shoot protester as activists block streets

Police in Hong Kong have shot a protester as demonstrators blocked subway lines and roads during the morning commute

Richest 1% of Americans close to surpassing wealth of middle class

The U.S.'s historic economic expansion has so enriched one-percenters that they now hold almost as much wealth as the middle- and upper-middle classes combined.