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Newsweek has retracted a story from its May 9 issue that set off deadly riots in Afghanistan and other Islamic countries. The item alleged that U.S. interrogators at Guantanamo Bay put a copy of the Quran into the toilet while questioning prisoners. Newsweek attributed the story to an unnamed source at the Pentagon.

Lam's five years as the territory's chief executive was marked by widespread protests against her government.

May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year's theme is Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity.

Jack Smith's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee marked the first open testimony about his work after presiding over two federal criminal indictments of President Trump.

The Dow tumbled sharply Thursday, evidence of investor nervousness about the housing market, rising oil prices and the prospect of tighter credit.

David Chang's show, Ugly Delicious, delves into how various cultures approach comfort foods that have complicated back stories. "There's no universal truth about any food," says the chef.

Film composer Mark Korven, known for his soundtrack to The Witch, commissioned an instrument called the Apprehension Engine to create scary soundscapes.

The Scottish-born musician, still busy writing music, celebrates her 90th birthday on May 27.

The documentary Breaking2 follows three elite runners as they attempt to break one of the most famous barriers in sports — maintaining 26.2 four-minute, 34-second miles.

There are tons of quotes from famous people out there — and a lot of them are just plain wrong. Author Garson O'Toole has dedicated himself to setting the record straight.