The U.S. has struck a deal with the Cook Islands to help capitalize on the island nation's critical mineral potential.

The California Legislature released the maps one day after Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off a redistricting campaign.

Rep. George Whitesides, a prime GOP target, would be in a bluer district as other Dems pick up more Republican voters.

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Sure, there’s no doubt big cities have their draws: the electric buzz of New York City, the palm tree-lined streets of Los ...

A Pacific Island U.S. territory is a tropical paradise with something for the history buffs and space lovers, plus its a pristine destination for snorkeling.

Tsunami alerts across the Pacific are being downgraded after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest ever recorded, ...

Scientists believe they’ve found a window into the dawn of time on Earth, and it’s hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean. A team ...

A deep-sea exploration company said it has new data that shows the likely location of lost aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's missing plane and will look for it.

“For Californians, Cambria is a spur-of-the-moment trip. But not being able to drive to Big Sur hurts,” Sea Chest Oyster Bar owner Steve Kniffen said. “With the highway closed, we lose up to 20% of ...