The layoffs of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources to help prevent and fight wildfires.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper could not grant a motion from unions representing federal workers to stop layoffs.

The New York City-based Catholic musician Meredith Augustin will perform several liturgies, lead the Taizé Prayer and sing at ...

Pope Francis spent his seventh night in hospital without any complications, the Vatican said on Friday, as the 88-year-old ...