National Geographic has recognized the Southern Ocean as the fifth official ocean. The cartographic update doesn't surprise researchers who study the importance of the waters surrounding Antarctica.

With COVID-19 on the decline, New York voters want to know what mayoral candidates will do about rising crime.

The attorney general said his department would rededicate crucial resources to ensuring all eligible Americans have the ability to vote.

It's not clear how often or how broadly Beijing will use the law. But by complying with U.S. sanctions on China, businesses could face tough sanctions in China as a penalty for doing so.