Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian.

Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s body.

President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and marveling at the size of the crowd.

Until a few weeks ago, the biggest news to come out of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.

Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup.

From the pinstripes of New York to the Dodger blues of Los Angeles, there is a strong connection among the clubhouse staffers who wash the uniforms of the major leagues.

Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a murder-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at sea.

“Watson” is an unusual TV medical procedural.

If you love movies or comics, you’ve likely followed the adventures of Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroes.

A new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has rebranded her fledgling company to As Ever.

The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa.

For people who already have high-interest-rate debt, having an emergency fund can help guard against resorting to additional high-cost financing in a pinch.

Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock as the avian flu sparks shortages and high prices for the usually reliable staple.

More adults have sought insight on whether they have autism in the last decade.

U.S. states seem to mark Presidents Day with as many different names and honors as there have been presidents.

George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life.

Papal thriller “Conclave” won four prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards, at a ceremony with no single dominant winner, “The Brutalist” also won four trophies on Sunday including best director for Brady Corbet.

When the sun goes down at Daytona International Speedway, the green flag drops on the infield bash that annually celebrates the over-the-top campy nature of Daytona 500 race week.

Health officials banned the artificial food color known as Red 3 from the U.S. food supply in January, citing a federal statute and cancer risks in lab rats.

There is nothing like dozens of couples saying “I do” simultaneously to warm the frigid air that grips the Colorado Rockies in the heart of winter.

A modern reimagining of the graphic novel “The Crow” starring Bill Skarsgård plus Canadian pop musician Tate McRae offering her third album are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

Women have dominated Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions,” the only cooking competition series that includes people of all genders where no man has ever won or made it to the finale.

Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC’s Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of “Saturday Night Live.”.

References to transgender people have been removed from a National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument.

Some U.S. adults consider Valentine's Day outdated, according to a new AP-NORC poll — but many more say they love the romance and fun of quality time with partners, friends and extended family.

In a feast of special programming, NBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend.

Costume designer Tom Broecker has been working at “Saturday Night Live” for more than 30 years.

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S. company that arranged the trip.

Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.

It’s a chicken-and-egg problem: Restaurants are struggling with record-high U.S. egg prices, but their omelets, scrambles and huevos rancheros may be part of the problem.

An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak.

Valentine's day and the whiff of chocolate and cocoa are in the air.

Feel like dissing instead of kissing your former lover this Valentine’s Day.

Egg prices have reached a record high in the U.S. The consumer price index released on Wednesday confirmed what consumers, bakers and food companies already knew: an ongoing bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 are making eggs terribly expensive right now.

Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period and is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar.

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms, as well as general text messages.

Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet.

This year’s 2025 Ford Explorer is the best it’s been in quite some time.

Some 2,000 origami birds greeted guests at Thom Browne's fashion show on Tuesday.

Most of the world's population is exposed to polluted air and or those living in cities with chronically bad air, the smog might feel inescapable.

Michael Kors has created a runway that evoked his own living room to set the tone for his new Fall/Winter collection for New York Fashion Week, which focused on comfort and movement.

You’ve probably got one or two financial jobs on your to-do list that you were too busy to get to or perceived as boring administrative work.

A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards.

Photographer Gérard Uféras has been granted full access to the La Scala ballet corps’ backstage over six years to produce a series of emotional and candid portraits at the heart of a new exhibition at the theater’s museum and a soon-to-be published book.

Not only are eggs expensive because of the ongoing bird flu outbreak.

A giant schnauzer named Monty has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

Malcolm Weale was in a farmer's field with his metal detector when he unearthed a tiny and dirt-covered object.

In the wake of deadly disasters, communities across the United States have banded together to search for lost photographs stuck in rivers and trees, or buried in the rubble.

Tory Burch has offered what she calls a “twist-ed” take American sportswear in her new fall/winter collection at New York Fashion Week — exaggerated shapes and details, a splashy backdrop and memorable music.

The average American student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels of achievement in both reading and math.

Atop a skyscraper, Wes Gordon unveiled his latest Carolina Herrera collection to an eager crowd at New York Fashion Week.

A study of news influencers reveals how Donald Trump had an edge over Kamala Harris in the presidential campaign.

The dogs at the Westminster Kennel Club show have names that could make a random password generator cry uncle.

Valentine’s Day is for lovers — but you don’t need a romantic soulmate to celebrate.

Every dog at this week's Westminster Kennel Club show is a champion.

Hawaii’s sunshine, short rain showers and clean air together create some of the planet's best conditions for viewing rainbows.

If you’re still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, you can expect a price drop compared to last year.

Renée Zellweger returning to one of her most indelible roles in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” and Questlove offering the definitive documentary on funk crossover star Sly Stone are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

In the hit movie “Wicked,” those famous magical shoes are silver.

American importers have been stockpiling the popular Italian bubbly Prosecco as a hedge against the possible impact of European Union tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.

Designer Christian Siriano drew the inspiration for his latest New York Fashion Week collection from his love of cars.

Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg.

Exes and TV personalities Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack are reuniting for a new reality competition show on HGTV.

People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force.

Britain’s top feline diplomat has come out of retirement for a new job.

Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life but they’re privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you’ve been.

If your financial goals are hard to pin down, or seem to drift, you’re not alone.

If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you’ll likely see a key person’s influence — even if you don’t actually see her.

Edmunds compares certified pre-owned vehicles and standard used cars, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of each.

When it comes to what we eat, it’s not just a matter of taste.

Red wolves once ranged far and wide across the U_S_, helping them earn the nickname “America's wolf.”.

A’ja Wilson has come to realize what is delayed is not always denied.

Met Gala guests, suit up.

There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires.

With the price of eggs soaring, more people are looking into keeping backyard chickens.

It's a mix of art gallery, science exhibit and a 21st century funhouse.

America’s national bird, the bald eagle, is having a moment.

The 67th Grammy Awards kicked off Sunday with a red carpet full of black and subdued tones.

President Donald Trump signed an order to put tariffs on U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico, as well as China, starting Tuesday.

Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates says he has seen his shadow and is predicting six more weeks of wintry weather.

With home prices high, American families are grappling with the prospect that homeownership might remain out of reach for them for a long time.

The timing is uncanny for Pico Iyer’s new book “Aflame: Learning from Silence,” a memoir about losing his family's Santa Barbara home and everything he owned in a 1990 wildfire.

Elite athletes are competing longer and at a higher level than ever before.

Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2.

The Trump White House has issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring “identity months dead.”.

Amy Schumer leading the R-rated comedy “Kinda Pregnant” and “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner narrating a docuseries celebrating Yosemite National Park are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight.

New Orleans chef Susan Spicer has been a regular contributor to the Taste of the NFL charity event at Super Bowl host cities around the country and is doing so in her hometown again this year.

Direct primary care is an increasingly popular health care option.

Nora Roberts is so prolific she had to take up a pen name so her publisher could release more of her books each year.

Los Angeles area residents woke up earlier this month to the news that thousands of homes and entire neighborhoods had been burned to ash in massive wildfires.

A woman in South Africa has rescued more than 2,500 pugs over the years after she and her husband sold their house, lived in a trailer home for a while and generally reset their lives to help as many dogs in need as they could.

If you’re in the market for a hybrid SUV, don’t miss out on this comparison.

Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated.

Fashion maestro Giorgio Armani marked 20 years of his haute couture line Armani Privé with an elegant and emotionally charged show in Paris’s chic 8th arrondissement.

X is teaming up with Visa to soon offer a system for real-time payments on the social media platform.

In many Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a celebration marking the arrival of spring and the start of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.

Cameroon-born designer Imane Ayissi fused sumptuous satin and taffeta with ancestral African crafts in a couture collection that celebrated heritage while embracing modernity.

Lanvin, the world’s oldest continually operating couture house, founded in 1889, has unveiled a new chapter in its storied history with Peter Copping’s debut as artistic director.