Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones. It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 ...
Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
State officials say the new SpaceX site will be a $100 billion investment and launch thousands of rockets. Lawmakers helped ease regulations and nego...
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been ta...
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarit...
The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting betwee...
CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban
Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned...
With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and...
Ancient teeth pose a mystery: What made those strange grooves?
New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that is popular in parts ...
An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left
Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects o...
Ever wonder how the Fed's interest rate actually works? We've got answers
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates this week for the first time this year. So how does it actually work? And what does it mean for the eco...
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine's regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale ...
As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread
Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider ...
US and Denmark reach deal to build US military presence in Greenland
President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The announcement comes after months of thre...
Alaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever
This year's single-elimination tournament will see 16 competitors face off, compared to 12 in past years. Officials report more cubs in Katmai Nationa...
When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing
An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils ...
A federal judge ruled yesterday that President Trump cannot tear down the Kennedy Center without a 30-day notice. And, recent lawsuits seek to keep ar...
Ms. Rachel has entered her album era, and she is so happy about it
Ms. Rachel has conquered YouTube, Netflix and the toy aisle. Now she's making an album, with real instruments, big feelings and her littlest listeners...
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years. His son, Howard, will become Berks...
South Africa 'feels like a prison' for women amid spate of femicides
South Africa has some of the highest rates of violence against women in the world, and a spate of killings of nine women in the same area in recent we...
Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?
A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at ...
A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election material...
Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races
To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House a...
