Brazil’s first Winter Games gold is about much more than the medal
It was the first-ever medal at the Winter Games for any country in South America. And not just any medal: Gold.6 months ago
No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston
More than a decade before he became the country's first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution.6 months ago
Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there’s no evidence they’ve made contact
Former U.S. President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us,” after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a podcast over the weekend.6 months ago
Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly home to the US with more surgeries to come, team official tells AP
Lindsey Vonn was preparing to fly back to her home country on Sunday after her terrifying head-over-heels crash in the Olympic downhill, the U.S. Ski Team’s chief told The Associated Press.6 months ago
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash
Amazon’s smart doorbell maker Ring has terminated a partnership with police surveillance tech company Flock Safety.6 months ago
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.6 months ago
A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will be limited to Antarctica, and only a lucky few will get to bask — or waddle — in its glow.6 months ago
Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crew
The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday's arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. NASA did not identify the sick astronauts.6 months ago
Rubio’s speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump’s firm stance
MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-hostile rhetoric toward traditional allies. Reminding his audience at the annual […]6 months ago
TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect. That includes the Transportation Security Administration, whose officers are responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports.6 months ago
200 love letters found in a Nashville home tell the story of a couple’s courtship during WWII
A trove of more than 200 letters from World War II that were found in a Tennessee home offers an intimate picture of love during wartime.6 months ago
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired on Saturday.6 months ago
Perjury probe into ICE testimonies marks latest shooting where evidence contradicts Trump officials
Federal authorities have announced an investigation into two immigration officers who appeared to have made untruthful statements under oath about a shooting in Minneapolis last month.6 months ago
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 3
The U.S. military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea.6 months ago
Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe. The potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate told the Munich Security Conference audience on Friday that the Republican president and his policies are only temporary.6 months ago
Feds open a perjury probe into ICE officers’ testimony about the shooting of a Venezuelan man
Federal authorities have opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about a shooting in Minneapolis last month, as all charges were dropped against two Venezuelan men. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday that his agency had opened a joint probe with the Justice Department after video evidence revealed “sworn testimony provided by two separate officers appears to have made untruthful statements” about the shooting of one of the Venezuelan men.6 months ago
State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications
The State Department has ordered nonprofit public libraries to stop taking passport applications, cutting off a popular local service.6 months ago
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines, and how they might celebrate the day.6 months ago
People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
In China, robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year.6 months ago
Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking
President Donald Trump has pardoned five former NFL players for crimes that include perjury, counterfeiting and drug trafficking.6 months ago
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler is resigning after emails revealed she had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.6 months ago
Ukrainian athlete tests the Olympic rules on free speech – and gets disqualified
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych pushed at the limits of the International Olympic Committee's rules on freedom of expression, and the global sports body pushed back.6 months ago
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Federal officials have announced an end to an immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths.6 months ago
