SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Fossils reveal dinosaur forerunner smaller than a cellphone
Scientists have discovered a pocket sized dinosaur forerunner that was just 4 inches tall. Named Kongonaphon kely, which means tiny bug slayer, the creature looked like a dinosaur but scampered the Earth earlier, predating both dinosaurs and flying pterosaurs.6 years ago
MATT OTT and CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer
Uber buys Postmates, ups delivery game in $2.65 billion deal
Uber has acquired Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, expanding its footprint in the fiercely competitive delivery market.6 years ago
CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press
‘Senseless crime’: The victims of July Fourth shootings
A 6-year-old computer whiz. A young mother working for a better home for her kids. An 8-year-old who loved to make dance videos. From San Francisco to South Carolina, a spate of shootings claimed the lives of people celebrating or just taking a drive over the Fourth of July weekend.6 years ago
TOM HAYS Associated Press
White woman charged after racist Central Park confrontation
A white woman walking her dog who called the police during a videotaped dispute with a Black man in Central Park was charged Monday with filing a false report. In May, Amy Cooper drew widespread condemnation for calling 911 to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man” when bird watcher Christian Cooper appeared to keep his distance as he recorded her rant on his phone.6 years ago
Oscar Wells Gabriel II Associated Press
Was new Chex green onion flavor worth South Koreans’ 16-year wait?
There are a lot of flavored cereals out there but in South Korea — and green onion Chex cereal is hitting shelves that's been 16 years in the making.6 years ago
PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press
Coast Guard alters training for incoming class due to virus
New cadets arrive at the Coast Guard Academy this week for the basic training known as Swab Summer. But because of the pandemic, this summer will be different.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Frederick Douglass statue vandalized in Rochester park
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass has been ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches.6 years ago
Amir Vera and Lori Daniel, CNN
Human remains identified as missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, family attorney says
Human remains found in a shallow Texas grave were positively identified as Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen, according to Guillen family attorney.6 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Fish more vulnerable to warming water than first thought
A new study has scientists more worried about the survival of the world's fish species with global warming.6 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Not so random: Science finds that being kind pays off
Numerous studies show that when people perform acts of kindness they feel better, are happier and in some cases healthier.6 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK, MATTHEW LEE and JAMES LaPORTA Associated Press
Lawmakers to get classified briefing on Russia bounty intel
U.S. officials will provide a classified briefing for congressional leaders re: Russian bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan.6 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
U.S. employers added 4.8 million jobs in June, and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1%, as the job market improved for a second straight month.6 years ago
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
House approves $1.5T plan to fix crumbling infrastructure
The House has approved a $1.5 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure. A much narrower Senate bill has languished for nearly a year.6 years ago
The Associated Press
AP Question and Answer: Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?
The Associated Press is answering some of the most asked questions about COVID-19, including weather wearing a mask poses any health risks?6 years ago
The Associated Press
Landslide at Myanmar jade mine kills at least 162 people
Officials in Myanmar say a landslide at a jade mine in the country's north has killed at least 113 people.6 years ago
LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press
Background checks, a metric for gun sales, hit all-time high
Historic numbers of background checks to purchase or possess a firearm were conducted in June, the latest month with record-breaking numbers.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Department of Homeland Security to safeguard US monuments
The federal agency created to improve the nation's response to terrorism adds protection of statues and monuments to its mission.6 years ago
SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press/Report for America and Madeleine Porter KSL News Radio
Utah university Dixie State considers dropping ‘Dixie’ from its name
Dixie State is considering dropping "Dixie" from its name as the nation continues to reexamine symbols associated with the Confederacy.6 years ago
Associated Press
Navajo Nation reports 17 additional COVID-19 cases, 1 death
Navajo Nation health officials report 17 additional cases of COVIID-19 with one additional death.6 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling
The Supreme Court has ruled that states can't cut religious schools out of programs that send public money to private education.6 years ago
LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks. The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30 and the remaining 150 the following week.6 years ago
STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press
Judge warns of possible move of trial in George Floyd death
A Minnesota judge is warning that he's likely to move the trials of four former police officers charged in George Floyd's death out of Minneapolis if public officials and attorneys continue speaking out about the case.6 years ago
LISA BAUMANN Associated Press
‘Enough’: 1 killed in shooting in Seattle’s protest zone
SEATTLE (AP) — A 16-year-old boy was killed and a younger teenager was wounded early Monday in Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone — the second deadly shooting in the area that local officials have vowed to change after business complaints and criticism from President Donald Trump. The violence that came just over a week after another […]6 years ago
