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An Indian worker sweeps a street in a cloud of choking smog in New Delhi on Monday, the day after fireworks for the Diwali festival. After millions of firecrackers were lit, New Delhi's air pollutants shot up far higher than normal levels.

PHOTOS: After Diwali Fireworks, Smog Shrouds New Delhi

New Delhi suffers from intense air pollution every winter. On Monday, the stifling smog was particularly acute — in part because of the countless firecrackers set off for Diwali this weekend.

Affordable Care Act enrollment has increased to more than 600,000 in North Carolina.

More Than 600,000 Consumers Expected To Go ACA Shopping In NC

Beginning this week, hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians will again shop for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act exchange. Entering...

North Carolina voters will decide on a $2 billion bond referendum for general improvement in higher education, infrastructure, and state parks.

NC's NAACP Sues State Over Alleged Voter Suppression

The state chapter of the NAACP is asking a federal court to stop local elections boards from canceling voter registrations. The lawsuit says the court...

The leader of the far-right Freedom Party, Geert Wilders, poses at The Hague in December.

Dutch Far-Right Politician Boycotts Opening Of His Hate-Speech Trial

The anti-Islam lawmaker is accused of racial discrimination and inciting hatred — charges tied to comments he made about Moroccans at a 2014 rally.

A letter from FBI Director James Comey (above) to Congress regarding emails that could be related to Hillary Clinton's private server has raised questions as to whether the timing and style of the announcement make it illegal.

Did FBI Director James Comey's Email Announcement Break The Law?

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid says FBI Director James Comey violated the Hatch Act — a law barring public officials from influencing elections.

Families from 4 Paws for Ability, a nonprofit that places service dogs with children with disabilities, brought their service dogs to the Supreme Court on Monday in support of the Fry family.

Service Dog Case Draws Skepticism From Both Sides At The Supreme Court

"Suppose this girl wanted to go to a public library ... and the library said, 'You can't take your dog here; we're going to just provide you with a librarian,' " Justice Elena Kagan said.

On One Thing The Candidates Agree: Infrastructure Needs Work

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both have proposals to rebuild the nation's infrastructure. Meanwhile, ballots in some 400 local communities feature public transit and infrastructure projects.

Enrollment for insurance through the Affordable Care Act runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15 for plans that start on Jan. 1, 2017.

Shopping For Obamacare Opens To Mixed Reviews From Consumers

Conversations with two people show how the cost of insurance through the Affordable Care Act varies widely, because subsidies and deductibles available are based on individual circumstances.

Christian singer-songwriter Nichole Nordeman performs during the 34th Annual Dove Awards rehearsals in 2003 at the Gaylord Center in Nashville, Tenn. Nordeman has spoken out about Trump.

Trump Presents Dilemma For Evangelical Women, Once Reliable GOP Voters

Donald Trump's comments and alleged actions toward women have exposed a gender divide among white evangelical voters, who have a history of demanding that politicians exemplify character and morality.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said his company SpaceX plans to build a rocket system capable of taking people to Mars.

Elon Musk's Reminder To America

It isn't just Elon Musk's telling the world about his Mars visions that matters — our reaction to it matters as well, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.

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