Americans’ satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the country has hit a low point, driven by a growing political divide and concerns that schools are not preparing children for college and future jobs.

Unemployment among younger workers who didn’t go to college has rarely been lower in recent decades. It is the opposite story for college graduates.

As Labor Day marks summer's end, Bank of America data shows travelers embraced micro-vacations and travel stacking to stretch their budgets.

A national Gallup poll released Monday reveals that less than a third of Americans are satisfied with the quality of education students are receiving in kindergarten through 12th grade in the United States. That "satisfaction" poll figure — 32% — is reportedly the lowest in Gallup's 27-year trend, and it's down 11% over the past two years.

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More Americans plan to rely on part-time work, crypto and real estate in retirement. Here's what an expert says about the risks.

This Pew Research Center report looks at Americans’ views on health information and how they view their own health. Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers understand important topics. This research builds on our ...

The list celebrates individuals throughout history who have shaped American business through grit and innovation, exemplifying the American Dream.

Sixty nine percent of respondents said crime where they live hasn't gotten any worse. Yet 72% admitted they don't feel fully at ease at home. Only 28% picked the option "very safe, I feel genuinely protected," while the majority landed on a more hedged answer, "mostly safe, but I stay alert."

The U.S. State Department is warning Americans traveling to China about exit bans, arbitrary detention and surveillance of private electronic messages.

Grit. Hustle. Resilience. The American Dream is built on the audacious belief that anyone can make it to the top. Every elementary school kid is imbued with the belief that anyone can become president of the United States. Or a hip-hop megastar. Or a space ...