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American investors have scooped up soccer clubs across the English leagues in recent years. It’s paid off this year as U.S. owners sweep the tables.

India and Pakistan are at daggers drawn again, and among the families living close to the de facto border their tensions are fueling new fears of war.

Rachel Cockerell talks about her great-grandfather’s role in bringing Jews out of Europe in an effort to create a Jewish homeland in Galveston, Texas.

Former golf courses are growing wild again, increasing the amount of public green space in the U.S. In the process, they are teeing up solutions for long-standing environmental challenges.

In a military milestone, a Ukrainian drone downed a Russian war jet. The source of the country’s culture of tech innovation is now a model.

In February, rebels conquered eastern Congo’s largest city, forcing displaced people sheltering there to return to homes in the middle of a war zone.

Rare earth elements are needed for everything from green technology to consumer goods like laptops and batteries. Mining them, though, can cause environmental problems. But researchers say some of what’s needed is already above ground.

The Constitution prohibits election to more than two presidential terms. But Trump supporters hope there are loopholes, and the president has both dismissed and encouraged the speculation.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced plans Saturday to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. Here’s a look back at his career.

Australia’s prime minister was the first to be reelected in more than two decades. Some credit Donald Trump with his victory.

The new levies are like a slow-motion wave that’s about to break – causing U.S. consumers to experience higher prices and out-of-stock items.

Despite recent contention over fresh-water resources between countries, the global record is one of collaboration and shared oversight.

How Germany processes its Nazi history is an increasingly pressing concern. For many, the question is how to move on without forgetting the past.

The latest U.S. jobs report beat expectations, yet consumer sentiment is down. America’s economic health may turn on upcoming tariffs

For her unique vision, artist and writer Leonora Carrington is among a number of creative women being celebrated anew.

Twice a year, architecture experts and enthusiasts come from far and wide to tour historic, tastefully decorated homes during the Modernism Week celebration.

The first property in Altadena, California, to start rebuilding after the wildfires offers hope, despite hurdles. Officials have eased permitting, and locals are acting fast.

The newly unveiled statue in Columbia, South Carolina, honoring decorated athlete and coach Dawn Staley represents her basketball legacy, as well as her ongoing fight for equality.

President Trump removed his embattled national security adviser, but kept him in his Cabinet, in his first major shake-up of top roles since Inauguration Day.

During war, empathy can be elusive. But the growing number of children in Gaza who have been killed is prompting a moral reckoning for some Israelis.

As more cities rise up against an increasing number of “bad tourists,” places like Copenhagen find success in rewarding visitors for the ethical behavior they seek.

For our writer, retro classics like Wonder bread, cold hot dogs, stovetop pudding, and ham sandwiches hearken back to his youth.

President Trump has turned his back on Washington’s global leadership role, leaving other countries seeking new ways to attract his attention.

The four-part series “Miss Austen,” debuting Sunday on PBS, offers viewers a window on Jane Austen’s life during the 250th anniversary of her birth.