Originally developed for aristocracy, the fabric has evolved over centuries to become widely available. But not all lace is equal.

The Justice Department on Wednesday said it has uncovered over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey ...

China has ample reason to oppose the build-up of American military might in Caribbean Sea –and the recent US interceptions of ...

In “The Testament of Ann Lee,” director Mona Fastvold breaks the rules of Hollywood to dig deep into the question of female leadership.

Congressional Republicans have yet to break the record for most retirements in a single year, but some say it’s only a matter of time before widespread frustration with the current state of Washington ...

It’s a very happy holiday for a lucky lottery player in Arkansas, who nabbed a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve.

How 14,000 people crammed into a ship’s cargo hold fled hostile forces in Korea. And the miracle of five births during the journey.

Wassail — from a greeting meaning “be in good health” — evokes some kind of ancient holiday tradition. But its particulars, like the spiced beverage, can be cloudy.

Three inmates, all accused of violent crimes, are back in custody after escaping from an Atlanta-area jail. It’s still unclear exactly how they got out, but police say their recorded jailhouse phone ...

The phone rings. Would your 10-year-old like to speak with the president? He’s tracking Santa Claus from his living room in Palm Beach.

The host of the Kennedy Center’s annual Christmas Eve jazz performance canceled Wednesday’s concert, citing the board of trustees’ move to rename the facility for both the 35th president and President ...

Astronauts of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station reflected on the unique experience of spending the holiday season in space and extended wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New ...