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Nordic countries continue to dominate the rankings while Afghanistan is once again the world’s unhappiest nation.

The United States recorded its worst position on the list of happiest countries, dropping to 24th place, after occupying 11th place in 2011.

The Department of Education distributes billions in federal money to colleges and schools and manages the federal student loan portfolio. Closing the department would mean redistributing each of those duties to another agency.

Fans in Montreal loudly booed the U.S. national anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off game between the Americans and Canada on Saturday night.

The Trump administration on Thursday seized a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government that is currently in the Dominican Republic.

The first U.S. military flight to deport migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay was set to depart Tuesday, a U.S. official said.

As the nation mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the United States Postal Service will halt operations for the national day of observance.

His decision comes after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the deal last month, and sent a long-awaited report on the merger to Biden.

On Tuesday President Biden signed a bill that officially grants the bald eagle the title of national bird.

The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Here are five things to know about the United States Postal Service.

The U.S. saw its fastest growth of population rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.

The union strike, including at PortMiami and Port Everglades, began after negotiations on a new six-year contract stalled.

Dock workers at some of the busiest ports, including Miami, could walk off the job over stalled negotiations.

“Yeah, it’s overwhelming,” Evan Gershkovich said as he spoke to reporters amid cheers.

With the recent resignations of both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, a significant conversation about the mental well-being of pageant participants has been sparked. 

Tariffs or customs duties are a tax on products purchased from abroad, and they are used by practically all countries

The number of U.S. births fell last year. It was the lowest count in more than 40 years.

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