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Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

Regulation of amusement parks is left to the states, and deaths are rare. But some say stronger rules are needed.

A teenager opened fire at the Silver Rail Elementary School, killing three children and one teacher, before he was fatally shot by an armed bystander.

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This year’s midterm elections are a test of whether a party can be a success and a failure at the same time.

With control of the Senate at stake, Mara Gay traveled to this Texas border region to hear from voters.

Republicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.

BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.

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The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.

The president said only immediate families of the victims of the mass shooting in 2009 would witness the execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan.

New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Her abrupt departure came after she was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.

A criminal investigation into the lawmaker’s immigration process advanced after federal investigators reviewed family text messages from a seized phone.

The city of Bend, Ore., is praising those who worked to stop the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School. The authorities are searching for answers.

At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.

The sanctions were part of legislation that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?

While the powerful board appeared to back campus administration, some students protested against the backdrop of homecoming weekend.

Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.

The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

Megan Lambert graduated from high school in the district where she taught. She died in a classroom with Rhoam Summer and two other children when a shooter attacked.