Pope Leo XIV's record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed ...

Jon Stewart and 'Pod Save America' hosts raise concerns about Biden's mental health following 'Original Sin' book, highlighting issues of transparency.

Donald Trump’s ratings continue to slide on most issues. Recent Economist/YouGov polling across the US, completed on May 9-12 ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Lynn Walker Gendusa grew up with Bobby Ray, who would go on to fight in Vietnam. She honors his willingness to sacrifice his ...

Funny how the Trump Administration can spot racism nearly 8,000 miles away in South Africa, but not the bigotry right under its nose.

The GOP is making it easier for corporations to spread toxic waste to the masses, all while claiming to “Make America Healthy Again.” ...

When renowned documentary maker Ken Burns introduced his six-part film on the country’s treasures to the world in 2009, it ...

An American woman living in India has caught the attention of social media users after sharing a video comparing milk ...

Hours into his second term, President Donald Trump started a campaign to dismantle DEI efforts, including those launched in response to George Floyd’s death.

The Voice of America sign is displayed on its building on March 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump signed ...

On this date in history: In 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened -- between Baltimore and Washington. The ...