Prehistoric ‘clutter’ on land led to bigger, smarter human brains
The ways our ancestors adapted to live in patchy landscapes cluttered with obstacles “poured jet fuel” on the evolution of the brains of…
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Akron police search for 3 suspects in Na’kia Crawford killing
Ohio police have identified three people in connection to the killing of 18-year-old Na’kia Crawford, according to a Facebook post from the…
Continue Reading California makes face coverings mandatory outside the home
Californians are now required to wear masks in a variety of public settings when social distancing isn’t possible. The order by Gov. Gavin…
Continue Reading The SEC said they would consider pulling championship events if Mississippi doesn’t change its flag
The Southeastern Conference, the preeminent and powerhouse collegiate athletics conference in the South, made their message clear: Mississippi must…
Continue Reading A controversial Confederate monument goes down in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur
A crowd gathered in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur to watch the removal of a Confederate monument — the latest controversial symbol toppled in…
Continue Reading What to consider as you donate to a social justice fund
The world needs do-gooders right now. And you want to give. But where to start? It’s easy to donate to a social cause or crowdfunding campaign,…
Continue Reading A lucky penny and family birthdays help an Arizona couple win a $410 million Mega Millions jackpot
The winners of a $410 million Mega Millions jackpot said they’ve been playing the lottery for 38 years and were feeling extra lucky when they…
Continue Reading Mississippi coronavirus cluster tied to fraternity rush parties
Fraternity parties in Mississippi have continued this summer, and as a result Covid-19 cases have too, the state’s health officer said…
Continue Reading Earth-like planets and ocean worlds could be common in our galaxy, studies say
Outside of Earth, intriguing ocean worlds in our solar system are of interest to astronomers as potential hubs of life. New estimates and…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, June 19
As the number of coronavirus cases in Oklahoma continues to rise, some experts are urging health officials to shut down President Donald…
Continue Reading Arizona official brought women to the US to give birth and charged families to adopt the babies
A former Arizona county assessor pleaded guilty to running an adoption fraud scheme that involved bringing pregnant women from the Marshall Islands…
Continue Reading Malala Yousafzai finishes Oxford University, says now is time for ‘Netflix, reading and sleep’
Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning woman who survived being shot by the Taliban, has completed her degree at Oxford University.…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 19: DACA, coronavirus, police reform, Facebook, economy
The US Supreme Court again ruled against President Trump, this time on his attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.…
Continue Reading Two Canadians held in China have officially been charged with spying
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians detained in China in December 2018, have been formally charged with spying by Chinese prosecutors,…
Continue Reading What’s been happening in China’s Xinjiang, home to 11 million Uyghurs?
As US President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that aims to punish Beijing for its repression of the Uyghur ethnic minority, he was…
Continue Reading The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they mean
You might see another red, white and blue flag flying today over state capitols and city buildings. That banner with a bursting star in the middle is…
Continue Reading Beijing’s new outbreak is a reminder to the world that coronavirus can return at anytime
Until last week, Beijing seemed to have all but moved on from the coronavirus pandemic. For 55 days, the Chinese capital had not reported any locally…
Continue Reading New Zealand police officer shot dead in routine traffic stop
An unarmed police officer has been shot dead while carrying out a routine traffic stop in the New Zealand city of Auckland — the first to be…
Continue Reading Google Doodle commemorates the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, set to ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
In honor of Juneteenth, companies have given employees paid leave in celebration, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is pushing to make it a paid state…
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Mexico posts record 5,662 new virus cases in a day; Juárez deaths now outnumber recoveries
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico posted another record one-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, with 5,662, while 667 more deaths were…
Continue Reading Six Virginia residents sue to keep Robert E. Lee statue aloft
After dropping a lawsuit to block the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, a group of Richmond, Virginia, residents on Wednesday…
Continue Reading A sheriff’s deputy saved a baby from choking during a Black Lives Matter protest
A video surveillance camera recorded a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy save an unresponsive baby from choking during a Black Lives Matter protest…
Continue Reading Protesters in New York detail alleged police abuse at demonstrations
As many as 100 protesters, elected officials and community leaders spent two days detailing alleged police brutality by the New York Police…
Continue Reading Florida shows signs as next coronavirus epicenter as cases spike across the country
Ten states saw a record number of new Covid-19 cases this week, and one of them could be the next epicenter of the national health crisis. Florida…
Continue Reading Atlanta officers turn themselves in on charges in the death of Rayshard Brooks
Charging two Atlanta police officers in Rayshard Brooks’ death is only the first step in a long and uncertain road to a conviction, a family…
Continue Reading Chaos in the Koreas sees Kim Jong Un’s sister emerge stronger than ever
On a crisp winter day two years ago, Kim Yo Jong took her first step to becoming the powerful politician her father thought she would be. It was…
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14 bodies found in Mexican area where drug cartels operate
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in western Mexico said Thursday they have found the bodies of 12 men and two women dumped in two separate areas in…
Continue Reading Another consequence of the pandemic: a nationwide shortage of coins
Masks were the first to go. Then toilet paper flew off shelves. And while Americans are being nickel-and-dimed with coronavirus-related costs in a…
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