The black soft-shell turtle is officially extinct in the wild, but a centuries-old Indian temple and its nature-loving caretaker are helping the creature make a tentative comeback. The northeastern state…

NASA renamed the street block in front of its Washington headquarters "Hidden Figures Way" on Wednesday in honor of black women who have contributed to the US space program. The…

Opponents slam remarks as threat to US security President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would be willing to accept information from a foreign country on his opponent in the…

Ecuador's highest court on Wednesday approved same-sex marriage in a landmark ruling in the traditionally Catholic and conservative South American country. LGBT and human rights activists erupted in celebration in…