SAFETY

The World Bank cut its global growth outlook for this year and urged countries to "fasten their seat belts" as they adjust to lower commodity prices and a looming rise in U.S. interest rates.

A 30-minute lockdown was called Friday afternoon at the White House echoing several moments last month.

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health revealed their plan to provide health care to millions of pilgrims to Mecca at this year's hajj.

"All employees, including transgender employees, should have access to restrooms that correspond to their gender identity," the new guidance said.

TSA officials botched 67 of 70 tests conducted by undercover Homeland Security agents at some of the nation's busiest airports.

“We believe that she may be in danger because the family has not been able to contact the uncle,” said Sandy Eubanks with the Benbrook Police Department on Tuesday morning.

The White House's latest regulatory agenda reveals ongoing delays in key health and safety rules for workers.

President Obama's initiative has earned some early doubts from police unions, though researchers are largely on board.

Researchers say smokers should consider "other options" to quitting, given potential health risks.

The Miami Beach city manager said it was "a terrible shame and disservice" that the emails could tarnish the department's reputation.

Here is a full list of the products affected by the Ikea recall.

Crash tests show “major challenge for manufacturers” of midsize SUVs. Here are the seven models deemed safest in the segment.

International observers say they've heard the heavy weapons being fired and seen the craters in the aftermath.

OSHA will prepare a bulletin encouraging employers to provide bathroom access for transgender workers.

The tiny Hyatt Ball Co. is contesting a six-figure fine from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for health and safety violations.

The new strategy will reportedly list out "effective response capabilities" to deter cyberattacks on the U.S.

Surveillance footage appears to show six masked men fleeing with $88 million in jewelry.

The agency charged with protecting the president continues to have what appear to be serious personnel problems.

Mayor R. Keith Summey's office said he has "become widely known as a consensus builder among local leaders," and said his top priority is "upgrading the quality of life of the citizens of North Charleston."

The law is widely seen as a revival of the repealed Internal Security Act and will allow officials to detain suspects indefinitely without a trial.

Search and rescue for crashed Germanwings Airbus A320 is expected to be a monumental challenge. The plane crashed in the French Alps at an altitude of about 6,550 feet.