A space launch ‘saved’ 1968. If only it could do the same for 2020
In 1968, the pioneering Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission lifted America’s morale in a bitter year of political assassinations, race and anti-war…
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Astronomers spot blue ‘beast’ of an explosion in the universe
There’s a “new beast” lurking out there in the universe. It first showed itself four years ago, when astronomers observed a bright…
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Latin America is now the ‘epicenter of the outbreak,’ says health official
Latin America has surpassed Europe and the United States in the daily number of reported Covid-19 infections, the director of the Pan American Health…
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A white woman apologized after calling police on a black man and saying ‘there’s an African American man threatening my life’
[Breaking news update] The white woman who called police on a black man in Central Park after a dispute about her unleashed dog has been fired from…
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White House says Trump ‘wants to see society reopened’ but we must do so safely
WASHINGTON, DC — White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Tuesday afternoon urged Americans to follow social distancing guidelines from the…
Continue Reading A retired US Marine spent Memorial Day weekend saluting for 24 hours on a median to raise awareness about veteran suicide
One retired United States Marine spent Memorial Day weekend honoring fallen veterans by standing on a Washington, DC median for 24 hours and…
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A white woman has apologized after calling police on a black man and saying ‘there’s an African American man threatening my life’
A white woman has apologized for calling police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park on Monday morning after the two argued about her…
Continue Reading The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit at ‘deadliest possible’ angle
The city-size asteroid that hit Earth 66 million years ago and doomed the dinosaurs to extinction came from the northeast at a steep angle,…
Continue Reading This Missouri man is waiting to hear if he has coronavirus after getting a haircut at a salon where stylists tested positive
Erik Chase says he was already having a rough week when he found out that he may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Chase told CNN’s…
Continue Reading $50,000 reward offered after five mail carriers attacked with paintballs in DC and Maryland
Authorities are offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that can help find the assailants who attacked five mail carriers with paintball…
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Parents of a UConn student suspected in killings plead for the manhunt to end in his surrender
As multiple police agencies search for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of two people and an abduction, his family…
Continue Reading Ahmaud Arbery killing being investigated as federal hate crime, family attorney says
S. Lee Merritt, an attorney for the family of Ahmaud Arbery, told CNN on Monday that the US Department of Justice is investigating the shooting death…
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Chicago sees deadliest Memorial Day weekend in four years with 10 killed and 39 injured in shootings
Despite dips in recent years in gun violence and the sanctioned stay-at-home orders, Chicago saw its deadliest Memorial Day weekend in four years.…
Continue Reading Chicago sees deadliest Memorial Day weekend in four years with 10 killed and 39 injured in shootings
Despite dips in recent years in gun violence and the sanctioned stay-at-home orders, Chicago saw its deadliest Memorial Day weekend in four years.…
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Chicago sees deadliest Memorial Day weekend in four years with 8 killed and 24 injured in shootings
Despite dips in recent years in gun violence and the sanctioned stay-at-home orders, Chicago saw its deadliest Memorial Day weekend in four years. At…
Continue Reading Massive saber-toothed anchovies once existed. Yes, anchovies
The anchovies we know today are small, plankton-eating fish that often flavor our Caesar salads and pizzas. But fossil records show that anchovies of…
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Just as Covid-19 cases keep rising in 18 states, holiday revelers crammed together without masks
Packing pool parties and other Memorial Day events, many Americans marked the unofficial start of summer just like they did before coronavirus. But…
Continue Reading California suggests no singing and shorter services in guidelines for reopening places of worship
The California Department of Public Health has issued guidelines for reopening places of worship during the coronavirus pandemic. Bans on in-person…
Continue Reading Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn
Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be used by children under the age of two, according…
Continue Reading How everyday Americans have turned disease detectives — armed with a phone
It could be a chapter out of a science fiction book: Librarian becomes disease detective and tracks down deadly virus. For 64-year-old Jensa Woo,…
Continue Reading Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history, researchers warn
Human activity could drive extinction and destroy billions of years of evolutionary history, which has produced remarkable creatures such as the…
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Thousands disregarded health guidance over the weekend despite rising coronavirus cases in more than a dozen states
Packing beaches, pool parties and outdoor gatherings all over the US, many Americans used the holiday weekend to mark the unofficial beginning of…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 26: Coronavirus, testing, China, Brazil, Ahmaud Arbery
Feeling sluggish this Mon… er, Tuesday? A quick five-minute yoga routine could straighten you right out — from the comfort of your own…
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Parents of a UConn student suspected in killings pleads for the manhunt to end in his surrender
As multiple police agencies search for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of two people and an abduction, his family…
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The world sacrificed its elderly in the race to protect hospitals. The result was a catastrophe in care homes
Three months ago, as the novel coronavirus began to gain a foothold in countries across Europe, officials in the UK said they were still confident…
Continue Reading The world sacrificed its elderly in the race to protect hospitals. The result was a catastrophe in care homes
Three months ago, as the novel coronavirus began to gain a foothold in countries across Europe, officials in the UK said they were still confident…
Continue Reading Japan to discuss cyberbullying laws after death of wrestler and ‘Terrace House’ star
Japanese government officials are calling for action against cyberbullying, amid a national outpouring of grief after the death of professional…
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China’s military promises to uphold ‘national sovereignty’ as more Hong Kong protests expected
China’s top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding “national…
Continue Reading China’s military promises to uphold ‘national sovereignty’ as more Hong Kong protests expected
China’s top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding “national…
Continue Reading Wuhan performed 6.5 million coronavirus tests in just 9 days, state media reports
The central Chinese city of Wuhan conducted more than 6.5 million novel coronavirus tests in just 9 days, according to state media, a drastic move by…
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