Seattle Times journalists presented a multimedia journey and discussion about the great river of the West: the Columbia.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hours after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced “a major new initiative” for United States ...

BOSTON (AP) — Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this ...

The United States is deploying three guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela as part of President Donald ...

Time is critical for TV and radio stations, many of which have already begun to lay off staff in anticipation of the funding ...

SANTA ROSA, Peru (AP) — A remote island on the Amazon river — now the subject of a territorial dispute between Peru and ...

Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey has achieved her yearbook dreams of moving to the U.S., signing a record deal, and winning a ...

The Air Force’s top uniformed officer is set to retire early in the most recent shake-up of military leadership during ...

Authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion aboard a cargo ship that was leaving the Port of Baltimore when it issued a mayday call.

The race for college football’s top awards is heating up, with proven stars and rising sophomores in the spotlight.

NEW YORK (AP) — A fifth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said. The outbreak in Central Harlem has sickened dozens since it began ...

Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad.