Since A&W Root Beer became the first American restaurant to franchise in 1925, the U.S.—not to mention the rest of the world—has been dominated by chains. Iconic establishments like the ...

Hội An is a little jewel of a coastal canal city and one of Vietnam’s most beautiful places to visit. Its amazingly preserved old town (a UNESCO World Heritage site) feels practically ...

In seconds, the wreckage of each aircraft plunged into the icy Potomac River, the victims with it. All perished.

Israel delayed the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners for several hours after broadcast images showed crowds jostling and cheering in Gaza as Israeli and Thai hostages were handed over to the Red ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield. Wednesday ...

President Donald Trump's first days in office already offer signals about how his next four years in the White House may unfold.