Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says

The assessments entailed several medical evaluations including a brain MRI. McConnell fell and suffered a concussion earlier this year.

As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states

More states are requiring at least a portion of sports wagering revenues to go toward helping addicted gamblers.

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, but president’s results negative so far

Congress returns to prevent shutdown while Republicans weigh impeachment

The House is scheduled to meet for just 11 days before the government's fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, U.S. official says

The Kremlin has been plying North Korea for military equipment that it can use in its war in Ukraine.

SUV driver crashes into Denny’s near Houston, injuring 23 people

The diner patrons had injuries ranging from minor cuts to “severe injuries” that didn't appear to be life-threatening, according to police in Rosenberg, Texas.

A massive wildfire in northeastern Greece is gradually abating

Hundreds of firefighters are still tackling pockets that continue to burn in fires that destroyed vast tracts of forest over the past 17 days.

U.N. nuclear watchdog report seen by AP says Iran has slowed its enrichment of uranium

The confidential report comes as Iran and the United States are negotiating a prisoner swap and the release of billions of dollars in Iranian assets frozen in South Korea.

Security in Ecuador has come undone as drug cartels exploit the banana industry to ship cocaine

Ecuador's location is increasingly putting it at the confluence of two global trades: bananas and cocaine.

The U.S. government is eager to restore powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists’ hands

When Congress returns this week, Homeland Security officials and those in the chemical industries will be watching to see if a program regulating the chemical sector will be on its agenda.