100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Columbine shooting survivor and disabilities advocate Anne Marie Hochhalter has died
Members of the Columbine community and beyond are mourning the loss of Anne Marie Hochhalter, who became paralyzed after being shot twice in the Columbine shooting in 1999.
Ireland could ban trade with Israeli settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories
Ireland is poised to pass a BDS bill that would criminalize trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and potentially clash with EU trade law.
Weather got you down? Here are some tips to help you love winter
If you're feeling fed up with winter — the icy weather, the gray skies, the shorter days and lack of sunlight — you're not alone. What can we learn from other countries have to endure such weather?
Judge weighs DOJ request to drop criminal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and DOJ attorneys appeared before federal Judge Dale Ho Tuesday afternoon, arguing that five federal corruption and bribery charges against Adams should be put on hold.
The new Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' is setting new box office records
An animated feature about a mythical child on a quest has taken China by storm and shattered records. The film is now in U.S. cinemas.
Government watchdogs are making new tools to track spending and cuts
Thanks to the U.S. government's tradition of data transparency, there is a way to see exactly what money is going to government programs and agencies. O research group used it to create a widget.
Abortion access opens up again in Missouri
Months after a public vote to end one of the strictest bans in the U.S., abortion access starts opening up in Missouri clinics. It's part of the ongoing changes in abortion rights as the issue varies now state by state.
Will Musk's tactic of firing people to cut costs make the government more efficient?
Billionaire Elon Musk is helping the Trump administration orchestrate mass firings of federal workers, a tactic he's used in his business career. He's up against different realities in the government.