Joe Biden is set Tuesday to designate two new US national monuments—sprawling parks—in California as he looks to secure his environmental legacy in the waning days of his presidency.

The heaviest snowfall in a decade is on its way to Kansas and Missouri, part of a major winter storm stretching 1,300 miles ...

There’s often speculation about whether the United States will add a 51st state. Most often, attention focuses on Puerto Rico ...

The northern lights are one of the most spectacular natural phenomena on our planet and commonly occur within the so-called ...

The latest data on U.S. COVID-19 test positivity rates shows a complicated picture as we head towards the new year.

In America, states now celebrate not just flowers but their own desserts, minerals, neckwear—even firearms. Is there any ...

The president-elect has shaken up state-level results across his three campaigns.

Severe winter storms are impacting travel as Americans head home after the holidays. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

Night - Cloudy with a 52% chance of precipitation. Winds from SSE to SE at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 39 °F (3.9 °C). Mostly cloudy with a high of 50 °F (10 °C ...

By Hank Sanders A letter circulating in a coastal county in rural Oregon encourages community ... the number of immigrants that enter the United States and has promised to increase deportations.

You don’t need to travel far to find an excellent hike in the Willamette Valley. Here's a roundup of the best hikes near the ...