Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon.

Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why.

Researchers are warning that the U.S. is experiencing a reading recession, a slide that predates the COVID-19 pandemic.

Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher in Georgia, is getting a Tony Award.

The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.

For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages.

The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh collection from the Colombian superstar Maluma, are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

William Shakespeare's “Hamlet” is having a resurgence with various adaptations and performances worldwide.

California will become the first state in the nation to provide infants with hundreds of free diapers before they leave hospitals after birth.

David Attenborough, the world’s most famous wildlife presenter, is celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday.

Tech companies are increasingly seeking guidance from faith leaders to shape artificial intelligence.

Punk group Pussy Riot and Ukraine's FEMEN feminist organization have swarmed the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, protesting outside the venue and releasing colored smoke.

Parents of teens armed with newly minted driver’s licenses often want their child to drive a safe vehicle.

French President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner.

Guests ascended the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum and entered a lobby transformed to resemble an Italian garden, with a huge moon hanging from the ceiling.

Nayomie Mendoza is a Mexican American business owner who is celebrating Mexican history and resilience on Cinco de Mayo.

The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a new series of stamps to honor Route 66’s centennial.

A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters.

A star-studded cruise ship featuring Broadway's biggest names is setting sail from Florida to Mexico and the Bahamas next spring.

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.

Fashion biggest night is making a statement this year with its dress code, “Fashion is art.”.

Monday's glittering Met Gala guests will be the first to sample “Costume Art,” a new exhibit that explores the dressed body through art history.

“The Drama,” a rom-com that goes bad starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and the synth-pop group MUNA releasing their fourth studio album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos that are drawing millions of views.

The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned.

Tyler Jones dreams of homeownership but finds it unattainable.

A new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are.

A new analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year to insure their homes, autos and businesses.

Walmart customers may find something new the next time they’re looking for makeup and skin care products: in-store advisers offering personalized tips and recommendations.

Federal health officials said a new analysis of U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants.

At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885.

The Kentucky Derby weekend is here, and with it comes the tradition of mint juleps.

Proponents of raw milk are pushing to make the unpasteurized product more widely available and easy to obtain.

If you can't visit the original Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, you might find a dead ringer nearby.

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings.

Elderly residents in Old Havana gather for meals at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a crucial support amid Cuba’s economic crisis.

A former FBI agent is offering the first detailed account of how investigators identified the people believed to have carried out the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist.

Barriers to tourism for people living with disabilities can range from the obvious, such as an out-of-service elevator, to an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud.

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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media.

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says.

A small Indigenous village in Alaska wants to reclaim its status as a top spot for polar bear tourism.

President Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.

If you’ve missed rooting around in your cereal box for a toy, you’re in luck.

More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool in the U.S., 1.8 million of them the last school year.

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.

When she died in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was the only monarch most Britons had ever known.

The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art examines “the dressed body” in art over the centuries.

The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs.

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips.

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs.

Timothée Chalamet starring as a ping-pong master in “Marty Supreme” and a Netflix comedy competition show hosted by Kevin Hart are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights.

Employees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions.

Ranch dressing is the best-selling salad dressing in the U.S., surpassing Italian dressing near the end of the 20th century.

From its earliest days as a country, the diverse United States has aspired to unity.

The BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget.

Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice.

As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom.

The most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s.

A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have begun their first Australian visit since their official royal tour in 2018.

Music festival season is here, bringing outdoor fun, music and dancing.

The royal house in Copenhagen says the father of Denmark’s Australian-born Queen Mary, John Donaldson, has died.

Vehicle ownership has long been a big part of the American dream.

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket.

The faith-based AI market is expanding, with tools for various religions.

Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the fashion house that he co-founded with Domenico Dolce.

Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.

Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost.

Many Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.

Route 66 turns 100 this year, making the legendary road ripe for an American road trip.

In 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz.

One of the world's most famous highways marks its centennial this year.

Pressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer.

The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring.

For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like.

It rained marshmallows at two Detroit-area parks as kids raced to collect thousands of the gooey treats dropped from a helicopter.

Sydney Sweeney starring as real-life boxing legend Christy Martin in the movie “Christy” and “Hacks” launching its fifth and final season on HBO are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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A growing number of Americans have “unretired” in recent years.

U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.

Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year.

Across Greece and in Orthodox communities around the world, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline.

Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital.

The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for federal forced labor conspiracy.

Driving a car, van or truck is a big part of many Americans’ workdays.

More and more women are having babies later in life.

Heading into the weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay the tens of thousands of TSA officers who have been working without pay for over a month during a partial government shutdown.

Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate.

As electric-bike usage has risen, so have e-bike injuries, and regulations in cities and states throughout the country are rapidly changing.

Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during and after birth.

When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings.

The sight of travelers suffering through long security lines at U.S. airports this week have many people showing up way before their flights.

Another teen is running for governor of Vermont, and this time, he'll be on the general election ballot.

Austria’s governing coalition has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14.

Earlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear.

Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw turns its famous main hall into a quiet study space, with live classical music playing as students work.