Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican’s role in legitimizing slavery
Pope Leo XIV made a historic apology on Monday for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery.2 months ago
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said.2 months ago
How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away
South African infectious disease expert Lucille Blumberg was part of a team that identified a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship.2 months ago
Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely continue through the holiday weekend.2 months ago
40,000 people under evacuation orders after a chemical tank leak in Southern California
About 40,000 people were under evacuation orders and schools shut down Friday in Southern California after a storage tank continued to leak a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts that officials said could rupture or explode.2 months ago
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence2 months ago
Companies join a deep-sea mining rush after Trump executive order, as regulators fast-track permits
At least nine companies are in talks with the government for access to seabed minerals.2 months ago
WHO chief says Ebola is spreading rapidly in Congo, upgrades risk assessment
The World Health Organization chief said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly and now poses a “very high” risk there, as a lack of medical resources and anger among the population hamper the response in a vulnerable and conflict-ridden region.2 months ago
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
While it’s difficult to live a plastic-free life, there are simple ways to get rid of the most common culprits, such as plastic bags, as well as other ways you can make a difference.2 months ago
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has released a critical autopsy study of the party’s performance in the 2024 campaign.2 months ago
Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence
A judge on Thursday handed down an extraordinary prison sentence — nearly 42 years — to the former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit who was convicted in a staggering $250 million fraud case that helped ignite an immigration crackdown by the Trump administration.2 months ago
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
The world’s richest man announced plans Wednesday for one biggest sales of stock to the public ever for SpaceX, a company currently losing billions of dollars year.2 months ago
Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows
Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions.2 months ago
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade.2 months ago
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo
The virus that has caused an outbreak in Congo suspected of killing more than 130 people is less common than others that cause Ebola disease.2 months ago
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights died at 86.2 months ago
US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji in rapid ‘shoot and scoot’ drill
U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a mobile launcher on Wednesday at a range in the foothills of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji2 months ago
Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients
Jell-O is getting a line of products made without synthetic colors or artificial sweeteners to meet increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients.2 months ago
Blanche doesn’t rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday wouldn't rule out the possibility that people who carried out violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be considered for payouts from a new $1.776 billion fund to pay individuals who believe they were targeted politically.2 months ago
San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says
Federal authorities say the teenagers who killed three people at a San Diego mosque met online and shared a “broad hatred” toward different religions and races.2 months ago
A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
A biotech company that aims to resurrect extinct creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment.2 months ago
US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
The U.S. government will permanently drop tax claims connected to President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.2 months ago
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California.2 months ago
