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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about one of the few remaining provisions in the Bill of Rights not yet applied to the states: the ban on excessive fines.

Gina Apostol's dizzying new novel begin in present-day Manila before diving into the late 19th century — and the tortuous relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines.

Federal, state and local officials across the country are now on a hunt to verify the claims by Samuel Little, 78, who "may be among the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history."

Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide Tuesday whether to strip cities of their ability to tax sugary drinks, thanks to ballot initiatives backed by Big Soda.

Texas Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke have been trying to appeal to voters by using classic Texan foods and drinks, such as Whataburger and Shiner beer, in their campaigns.

Researchers expect youth voter turnout to break records in Tuesday's midterm elections. And that's important because most attend college in-state, meaning they're voting in their home state.

If Stacey Abrams is elected governor of Georgia, she'll be the first black woman elected to be governor in any state. That gives this election special importance for black female voters.

One of the nation's closest races is the bid for the House seat in the state's 7th Congressional District. And, Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez tries to hold onto his seat after a corruption trial.

As a general rule, the earlier you start seeing something that claims to be authoritative — or even indicative — the less likely it is to be so.

A day before midterm elections, the social media giant announces that it suspended the accounts after it was notified of suspicious activity that may be linked to foreign entities.