Research in pigs shakes up what we know about dying
With more research, the cutting-edge technique could someday potentially help preserve human organs for longer, allowing more people to receive transplants.4 years ago
Biden Justice Department sues Idaho over state’s abortion restrictions in first post-Dobbs lawsuit
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho over it's restrictive abortion laws.4 years ago
A Greenland shark found in Belize, thousands of miles from home
This is the first time a Greenland shark has been found in the western Caribbean, off the world's second longest barrier reef.4 years ago
Biden still testing positive after rebound Covid-19 case but ‘continues to feel well,’ White House says
President Joe Biden is continuing to isolate at the White House on Sunday after testing positive for a rebound case of Covid-19 Saturday morning, White House physician Kevin O'Connor wrote in a letter Sunday that was released by the White House, adding that the President "continues to feel well," but, "unsurprisingly, his SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing remained positive."4 years ago
NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88
NBA legend Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and the first Black head coach in the league, passed away "peacefully" Sunday, according to a family statement from his verified Twitter account. He was 88.4 years ago
Boeing averts strike at three defense plants, for now
A union representing nearly 2,500 employees at three Boeing defense locations in the St. Louis area said on Saturday they will vote on the company's revised contract offer, canceling a strike that was set to start early Monday.4 years ago
One ticket in Illinois won the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of an estimated $1.28 billion
The chase for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot is over -- because a single ticket has claimed the whole estimated $1.28 billion.4 years ago
Brittney Griner testifies she signed documents without understanding what they said after being stopped at Moscow airport
US basketball star Brittney Griner testified in a Russian courtroom Wednesday as part of her ongoing trial on drug charges, telling the court she had no intention of smuggling drugs into the country.4 years ago
WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The decision was announced Saturday morning after WHO convened its second emergency committee on the issue on Thursday.4 years ago
Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "mild symptoms" according to the White House.4 years ago
ISIS leader in Syria killed in drone strike, US says
An initial review indicated that there were no civilian casualties.4 years ago
Police have arrested a ‘person of interest’ after a mass shooting at July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois
Robert E. Crimo III, a person of interest in a mass shooting at a parade that left six dead and sent more than two dozen people to hospitals, has been taken into custody near Lake Forest, Illinois, authorities said during a brief news conference.4 years ago
Several people killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, police say
shooting at a mall in Copenhagen has left several people dead, local police said Sunday.4 years ago
Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy.4 years ago
Breyer makes it official: He’s leaving the Supreme Court on Thursday at noon
In a letter to President Joe Biden, Breyer said it had been his "great honor" to participate as a judge in the "effort to maintain our Constitution and the Rule of Law."4 years ago
3 killed and at least 50 injured when Amtrak train derails in Missouri after hitting dump truck
An Amtrak train derailment in Missouri Monday killed three people and injured at least 50 others.4 years ago
The newest, weirdest summer treat is a ketchup-flavored popsicle
A Canadian ketchup brand has launched an unusual twist on a popular summer treat: Ketchup-flavored popsicles.4 years ago
January 6 committee unexpectedly adds new hearing for Tuesday
The announcement came as a surprise to many as the committee had said it was not going to resume its hearings until mid-July.4 years ago
Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law: ‘God willing, it’s going to save a lot of lives’
President Biden on Saturday signed into law the first major federal gun safety legislation passed in decades, marking a significant bipartisan breakthrough.4 years ago
A Florida judge is expected to make a decision in coming weeks on a lawsuit by Gabby Petito’s parents
Petito, whose disappearance last summer gripped the nation, was found dead in Wyoming after embarking on a cross-country trip with Laundrie, her fiance.4 years ago
CDC recommends Covid-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on Covid-19 vaccinations for children under five on Saturday, clearing the way for vaccinations to be administered soon.4 years ago
The world’s biggest four-day work week pilot begins
During the program, workers will receive 100% of their pay for working only 80% of their usual week.4 years ago
US employers added 390,000 jobs, Utah economist says workforce participation is up
The unemployment rate stayed at 3.6%, slightly higher than the half-century low recorded in February 2020, before the pandemic hit.4 years ago
