Pope Francis arrived Tuesday on the first visit of his life to the United States, bringing his "church of the poor" to the world's wealthiest superpower and a country polarized over issues closest to his heart: immigration, social injustice and economic inequality.

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned on Wednesday, taking responsibility for the German carmaker's rigging of U.S. emissions tests in the biggest scandal in its 78-year history.

At least 717 people taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage have been killed in a stampede near the Islamic holy city of Mecca, Saudi officials say.

White House officials announce deal, which will make China the world’s biggest carbon market, on eve of summit between Barack Obama and Xi Jinping

Mr. Boehner will step down next month, aides said, throwing Congress into chaos as it tries to avert a government shutdown.

Total lunar eclipse on 27–28 September 2015: Where and when is the Blood Moon visible and what will it look like? Visibility map, animation, and local times.

Researchers say discovery of stains from summertime flows down cliffs and crater walls increases chance of finding life on red planet

National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia wins 2015 Nobel Peace Prize, officials announced at an event at Oslo's Norwegian Nobel Institute.

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