Smith slapped Rock on the Oscars stage after the comedian made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade.

Progressive legislatures are passing their own policies aiming to shore up abortion rights at the local level ahead of a Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels targeted the Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jeddah — not far from the auto racetrack in the city.

Preply is collecting messages of hope and love from around the world to share with Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

At least 41 deputies have been uncovered as being involved in gangs, according to the LA County inspector general. The civilian overnight board says it's a problem that has existed for decades.

Outrunning a tornado is very unlikely. But there are several things you can do to increase your chances of staying safe if a tornado hits.

UNICEF warned about the higher risk for children fleeing the conflict. More than 500 unaccompanied children have crossed from Ukraine into Romania since the Russian invasion began.

The legal fight over the former county clerk's decision to refuse two gay couples marriage licenses in 2015 continues. A jury will decide whether she is responsible for their legal fees.

South Carolina's governor signed a law last year forcing death row inmates to choose the manner of their execution: either by firing squad or electric chair if lethal injection is not possible.

The U.S. Senate still must pass the CROWN Act before it can be approved by President Biden.

MGM is the film and television studio behind iconic films like the James Bond franchise, Rocky and The Silence of the Lambs.

Police in are warning their communities that a new TikTok challenge is taking off and potentially causing harm in the process.

Organizers at Roland-Garros said Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic should be allowed to compete at the French Open thanks to loosened COVID rules in France.

Unfair labor practice charges have previously been filed against Tesla, Musk and other company executives for allegedly blocking union organizing attempts at the company.

Russian President Vladimir Putin received the honorary black belt back in Nov. 2013 from World Taekwondo, the international governing body of the sport. He is known to be a fan of martial arts.

Yellowstone became the first national park in the U.S. on March 1, 1872, and it helped usher in the broader national park movement. The park stretches into Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

NPR's team in Beijing put together moments and storylines that stuck out — including those that showed immense inner strength, athleticism and grace.

After 16 days and 109 events, the Winter Olympics officially ended Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony. Team U.S.A. finished with 25 medals in all.

The American team had asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule they can receive their medals while they await the results of a wider investigation into the Kamila Valieva doping scandal.