World shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks held relatively steady on Wall Street

Mexico has begun requiring visas for Peruvians in response to a major influx of migrants from the South American country

Building codes set minimum safety requirements for how new homes should be designed and constructed. But they can also be an important behind-the-scenes tool to fight climate change.

A former top executive at Las Vegas Strip casinos will face a judge in Los Angeles and possible federal prison time after pleading guilty to violating federal anti-money laundering rules

The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments about whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes

Disney has received a key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades

The protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' has been banned in the city after an appeals court overturned an earlier ruling

Israel announces reopening of a key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed after a weekend rocket attack

The shipment was supposed to be 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, according to an official, with the U.S. concern being how the explosives could be used in a dense urban setting.

The decision by Boy Scouts of America to rebrand after 114 years and become Scouting America marks another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change