Then and now, the definition of patriotism summons complicated feelings that speak to politics, partisanship, and how love of ...

As a new season of "American Idol" kicks off, Season 23 so far is losing focus on the next Idol as it highlights one of its most famous alumni: Carrie Underwood. Of course, Underwood is the long ...

Rising sea levels are a threat to coastal regions everywhere, but especially for islands. No example stands out more than the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu. But as Kathleen Schuster reports from our ...

John Nichols is a national affairs correspondent for The Nation. He has written, cowritten, or edited over a dozen books on topics ranging from histories of American socialism and the Democratic ...

For exclusive news and updates, subscribe to our American Idol Newsletter: The auditions on Season 23 of American Idol are underway, and they’ll continue with more aspiring artists performing ...

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A vast network of dams and canals run by the state and federal governments carries water to farmers and cities across California. In Fresno County, the zigzagging Friant ...

Michelle is a Newsweek editor based in the New York metro area. Her focus is reporting on celebrity and entertainment news. She has in-depth knowledge of pop music and fandom. Michelle joined ...

Carrie Underwood returned to "American Idol" as a judge on Sunday. Since first appearing on the show in 2005, she's been pushing fashion boundaries on red carpets. Here are the singer's most ...

Country music star Carrie Underwood is all set to return to the show where it all began for her. The 2005 American idol winner will replace Katy Perry as one of the judges on the show's 23rd season ...

However, there were plenty of Perry defenders, too, with fans noting that they were missing her presence behind the judges’ table. The “Roar” singer previously served as a judge for seven ...

Carrie Underwood’s American Idol co-stars said one habit she has needs to stop. Pic credit: ABC Former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood isn’t new to the show, but she is new to judging ...