Prosecutors in both California and New York City announced charges against the well-known onetime attorney for Stormy Daniels. Avenatti also had a cameo in the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation saga.

J.M. Berger, who studies extremist movements, warns that white nationalism is a growing phenomenon worldwide — with many in the movement drawing inspiration from President Trump.

As iPhone sales slow, Apple is rolling out Apple TV+, a service to compete with Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services. It’s also offering a virtual credit card and a subscription news service.

David Wallace-Wells’ The Uninhabitable Earth and Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth offer valuable perspectives on climate change — if we’re committed to being adult enough to face the future.

A pivotal retirement and a new conservative majority could give the state legislatures a green light for even more partisanship when it comes to drawing political boundaries.

The former member of The Walker Brothers and singer of “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” was also one of experimental music’s most beloved composers.

Attorney General William Barr’s letter to Congress about the Mueller Russia probe is a big short-term win for the president, but it doesn’t “exonerate” him totally, and Democrats want to see more.

The curtain has nearly fallen on the special counsel investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, but this drama may have at least one more act left to run.

Researchers exposed cheese to different genres of music for 24 hours a day over six months to find out that hip-hop might create the tastiest cheese.

Attorney General William Barr has sent Congress a letter with special counsel Robert Mueller’s key findings. There have been calls for him to share the full report, but Barr is not required to do so.

Two Boeing 737 Max crashes are raising questions about whether the convenience of software has made it easier to miss the seriousness of possible flaws.

After hours of rescues on stormy seas, the Viking Sky cruise ship was able to regain control of its engine and reach the Norway port of Molde on Sunday.

British newspapers reported on Sunday that senior members of May’s cabinet could resign to force her to leave. May has until the end of next week to get a Brexit deal through Parliament.

Attorney General William Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein prepared a summary of the special counsel’s findings after learning on Friday from Robert Mueller that his work was complete.

Global reliance on just a handful of crops for calories is hurting the environment — and wildlife, a new report says. It urges the world to diversify its diet to save plant and animal species alike.

Before there was widespread treatment for people with celiac disease, and options for a gluten-free diet were few, the now 90-year-old founder of the Oregon-based business had his eye on the market.

John Awiel Chol Diing and his family fled South Sudan when he was 4. He grew up in camps but always hoped he’d find a way out of the “end zone.”

When he was just 26 years old, Emmet Jopling Bondurant II argued and won a foundational voting rights case in the Supreme Court. This week, he returns to take on partisan redistricting.

Also in this week’s roundup: the White House outlined its proposals on the Higher Education Act, and only 7 black students were admitted into one of New York’s most selective high schools.

This is not the first time Bill Barr has led the Justice Department. The seasoned D.C. lawyer has expressed expansive views on the powers of the president — and supported past presidential pardons.

Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.

Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati faces charges of covering up multiple claims of sexual abuse in Chile’s Catholic Church. Pope Francis has named Monsignor Celestino Aos Braco as a temporary replacement.

Helicopters were being used to evacuate some of the vessel’s 1,300 passengers after its crew issued a mayday call on Saturday amid engine problems, high seas and strong winds.

A contrast agent doesn’t make you feel better or treat what’s ailing you. But by making CT scans clearer, contrast might be crucial in helping your doctor make the right diagnosis.

The Democratic National Committee wants to avoid a crush of candidates in TV debates during the presidential primaries. So it set a qualifying threshold: 65,000 donors spread across 20 states.

Democrats have long said the results of the special counsel’s investigation into the Russian attack on the 2016 presidential election should be fully transparent. Now, some Republicans say they agree.

Law enforcement officials, prosecutors and members of Congress are expected to keep up inquiries into the president’s campaign, inauguration, business and other topics.

A jury of seven men and five women, including three black jurors, found the former officer not guilty of murder in a racially charged case.

Officials say the new blaze was extinguished after about an hour. Amid a week of environmental mishaps, the Texas attorney general filed a lawsuit alleging violations of that state’s clean air laws.

Attorney General Dana Nessel reached a settlement with the ACLU. It requires agencies not to discriminate against gay people who want to adopt or foster children referred by the state.

A new report says students who received media literacy training were 18 percent better at identifying false reports than students without the lessons. Girls gained more knowledge than boys.

Special counsel Robert Mueller has completed his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. It is unclear how much of the report will become public.

Special counsel Robert Mueller has been working for nearly two years to uncover how Russia attacked the 2016 presidential election and whether anyone in the U.S. was involved.

Mueller is not recommending any more indictments, a senior Justice Department official said. Members of Congress in both parties are calling for the report to be released.

Opponents of decriminalization say the multi-billion-dollar industry exploits sex workers. But activists and academics say legalization would protect workers and benefit public health.

Police say they have arrested a 17-year-old male for allegedly making threats targeting specific ethnic groups at Virginia’s Charlottesville High School.