Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte, his pick for acting director of national intelligence, would not be his “permanent” choice for the critical security post.2 months ago
Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary
Chinese authorities are intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Police have told victims' families to call off an annual tribute at a Beijing cemetery on the 37th anniversary.2 months ago
Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear after extensive radio scans: An interstellar comet looks to be completely natural and free of any alien tech.2 months ago
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months2 months ago
Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon
The Trump administration has given a man convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol a job in the Pentagon’s policy office.2 months ago
Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new officers.2 months ago
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran.2 months ago
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal before the Russian city hosts economic forum
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that long-range Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in the Russian city of St. Petersburg.2 months ago
Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said Tuesday that last week’s rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad.2 months ago
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president’s allies, Blanche says
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a compensation fund for Trump's allies after widespread political backlash.2 months ago
Can robots help more ailing couples stay in their homes?
For one family in New Hampshire, a robot offers a glimpse of the emerging possibilities of robots providing health care to aging Americans.2 months ago
Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for another 16 years
Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years.2 months ago
Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
Trump made the surprise announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday regarding Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chair of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.2 months ago
Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain
Malaysia has started enforcing rules to prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts. This decision is part of a global effort to enhance safety protections.2 months ago
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
As the U.S. Justice Department pauses implementation of President Trump's $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, Trump is reportedly reconsidering it.2 months ago
Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport.2 months ago
The Latest: Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges
Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges2 months ago
Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup
Hugo Rosas' work fuses soccer and Mexican identity.2 months ago
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo.2 months ago
As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution
The Trump administration is pushing to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. military.2 months ago
Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
Businesses big and small have started receiving refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump improperly imposed some tariffs on imported goods.2 months ago
Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly
Argus looks more like a virus than a robot, and that's the point. The team at Duke University's General Robotics Lab says they're out to create a new species, not just more copies of humans, dogs or birds.2 months ago
Crash kills 5 in Virginia including family of 4 traveling to wedding. Bus driver charged
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding at the time.2 months ago
