It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age.

As gold prices soar to record highs resulting from global economic jitters, hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars’ worth of gold are circulating through the doors of the St. Vincent Jewelry Center in downtown Los Angeles on any given day.

Southern accents are disappearing in some parts of the U.S. South due to the migration of people into the region from other parts of the United States and around the world.

Pope Leo XIV, now the successor of St. Peter, leads the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church in a sacred role that few others will ever hold.

Travel technology company Expedia Group says reduced travel demand in the United States led to its weaker-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.

Toy dolls have become the latest rhetorical poster child for President Donald Trump's tariffs crusade.

Fashion designers from across North America are bringing inspiration from their heritage, culture and everyday lives to three days of runway modeling starting Friday in a hub for Indigenous artistry and commerce.

Author Mo Willems has sold millions of books and won many awards, but the accolade that means most is when a parent says their child read aloud for the first time from one of his books.

Two years after a Louisiana mother donated her kidney to her daughter, the duo graduated together from nursing school.

The last time Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman went on a global motorcycle adventure, they rode cutting-edge, electric Harley-Davidsons.

Sure, being on a budget limits your performance-car options.

A miniature dachshund named Valerie who was lost for 18 months — or around half her life — on an Australian island has been reunited with her owners.

Dandyism was at the heart of Monday’s Met Gala, where many of the world’s most famous and influential tastemakers donned their luxury best to kick off the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibit.

Pinstripes.

Skype users are scrambling to find an alternative after Microsoft shut down the pioneering internet phone service which let people make cheap long distance calls and chat with other users.

A summary of all your assets and liabilities is a crucial first step toward getting a better handle on your finances.

Once inside the Met Gala Monday evening, guests passed under a slew of flower petals suspended from the ceiling.

A cooking competition pitting foreign diplomats against each other in Zimbabwe has provided a light-hearted break from international relations marked by trade wars, tariffs and tensions.

André Leon Talley’s presence could be felt everywhere at the Met Gala this year.

Fashion’s biggest night of they year is underway as stars gather for the Met Gala on Monday in rainy Manhattan.

Janelle Monáe will embrace Black dandyism’s elegance at the Met Gala with an all-star collaboration with Oscar winner Paul Tazewell and Thom Browne.

Jeffrey Seller, the Broadway producer behind such landmark hits as “Rent,” “Avenue Q” and “Hamilton,” didn’t initially write a memoir for us.

Americans planning cruise ship vacations may have new concerns this spring and summer.

The National High School Ethics Bowl has just concluded its competition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Rihanna has shut down the rain-soaked Met Gala in a Marc Jacobs menswear-inspired look with a pinstripe jacket as a bustle.

Jacques Agbobly has only been in the fashion business for five years.

In between the loud zooms of cars whipping around the race track, nightclub-like electronic beats blared through the speakers at the Miami Grand Prix.

The deaths of at least six foreign nationals in a fiery van crash in eastern Idaho are a reminder that many visitors to two of the busiest U.S. national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and nearby areas come from around the world.

A Dartmouth College professor who worked as a consultant on the latest Assassin's Creed video game ended up getting harassed by gamers.

When Brittney Griner became the first WNBA player to attend the Met Gala in 2023, just months after being released from a Russian prison in a high-profile prisoner swap, she wowed in a custom-made Calvin Klein suit.

May the 4th be with you.

The backcountry sport of burro racing is a grueling feat of endurance that tests the sudden urge to stand still.

As the federal government rolls back fishing restrictions in the Pacific Remote Islands, California is reviewing its network of marine protected areas.

The popular whodunit series “Poker Face” starring Natasha Lyonne returning for its second season and Steven Soderbergh’s sleek and lean spy thriller “Black Bag” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

For Ethel Caterham, the trick to a long life is not to argue.

“How to Train Your Dragon” filmmaker Dean DeBlois has heard the “remake fatigue” concerns.

A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.

A 15-year-old Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas in a bid to raise awareness for autism.

Black dandyism is finally taking center stage at the Met Gala, with cultural powerhouses leading this subversive, sharply tailored style into the global fashion spotlight.

A slab of Brooklyn wall that the artist Banksy emblazoned with a bandaged, heart-shaped balloon is emerging after more than a decade in storage.

Hundreds of dachshunds and their owners have gathered in Budapest’s City Park in an attempt to set Hungary’s record for the largest single-breed dog walk.

Neelum Valley in northern Pakistan attracts some 300,000 tourists each summer who marvel at its natural beauty.

It's easy to accumulate clutter at work.

The conclave that begins Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn't ordered a new cassock for the new head of the Catholic Church.

Clothing as message.

Black style will have its moment as the biggest night in fashion gets underway.

Visa is hoping to hand your credit card to an artificial intelligence “agent” that can find and buy clothes, groceries, airplane tickets and other items on your behalf.

Think “The Bear,” translated to Napoleonic-era France.

Premium coffee roasters in the U.S. are reeling from the sharp price increases of coffee beans, which nearly doubled last year after record drought in Brazil.

Sean Ono Lennon and his fellow creators of the Oscar-winning animated film “War Is Over.

Tardy photographers.

Edmunds compares the 2025 Nissan Kicks and 2025 Buick Envista, two stylish extra-small SUVs with surprisingly spacious interiors and base prices in the $20,000s.

As more women and young people run for public office, they’re bringing more than fresh policy ideas to statehouses.

So many headlines about The Washington Post over the past year had little to do with its journalism.

The Vietnam War that ended after the fall of Saigon 50 years ago greatly impacted U.S. society.

Hollywood is pulling out the stops this summer movie season, which kicks off with Friday's release Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*.”.

King Frederik X of Denmark has arrived in Greenland to kick off a visit to the semiautonomous territory that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to annex because of its strategic Arctic location.

You shouldn’t have to cross your fingers and hope for a strong stock market to coincide with your short-term goals.

A trial has begun in Paris over the 2016 heist in which armed robbers tied up Kim Kardashian and stole millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry during Fashion Week.

Boys become warriors in an ancient initiation ceremony in Kenya’s Maasai community.

Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits as they vied for the top prize at Germany’s championship in the sport of fingerhakeln or finger wrestling.

As President Donald Trump's trade war has injected turmoil in financial markets, many retired and near-retired Americans are anxiously looking on, worried about outliving their savings or having to put off entries on their bucket lists.

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May.

There was no president.

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick going to Italy for a wedding and some mafia intrigue in the movie “Another Simple Favor” and new music from country duo Maddie & Tae are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Novak Djokovic says he can feel the changes taking place in tennis.

Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economy and threats to make it the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, who are canceling trips to the U.S. in big numbers.

A Mexican music icon is using a typically male genre to sing of women imprisoned for killing their abusers while defending themselves and to highlight the more complicated aspects of gender-based violence.

Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a celebration showcasing Native American and Indigenous dancers, musicians and artisans from around the world.

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place.

Major U.S. airlines are reducing their flight schedules and revising or withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year due to less domestic travel demand as sentiment about the national and global economies sours.

With the world awash in stress and anxiety, nature can be the perfect spring antidote.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the world class music and cuisine arising from the birthplace of jazz.

The Vietnam War inspired enduring literature, from both sides of the world.

New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could get even higher amid global trade tensions.

The mother of Beyoncé and Solange, Tina Knowles has released her book, “Matriarch: A Memoir.”.

The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying.

Luxury EVs are high-tech, lavish and powerful.

529 assets can impact college financial aid packages, but there are nuances.

U.S. health officials say they will urge food makers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.

Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.

As economic uncertainty deepens worldwide, gold prices keep hitting record after record.

Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick is a memoir by an old friend and personal hero, Tina Knowles.

Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear.

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.

Some of the fastest canines on four very short legs have raced for glory in Scotland’s annual Corgi Derby.

Raising a child in America has never been cheap.

Marijuana culture’s high holiday known as 4/20 fell this year on Easter, as well as the last day of Passover.

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Lexington, Massachusetts, to witness a reenactment of how the American Revolution began 250 years ago.

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans each year.

The second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

James Gunn’s upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.

James Gunn's upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.

The recent launch of a website dedicated to frescoes in a Maine meeting house has created a new surge of interest in the paintings.

Thousands of Catholics are making the trek to a historic adobe church in the hills of northern New Mexico as part of a Holy Week tradition spanning generations.

Ralph Lauren is known for staging elaborate runway shows in sumptuous settings like the horsey Hamptons.

Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers.

Taking a mental health leave from work is becoming more of an option for people in the United States even thought most of them probably don't know it.

China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week.

A man has been convicted of stabbing to death a transgender actor and model in her apartment last year in Georgia.