Starvation was likely the leading cause of death for a Palestinian teenager who died in an Israeli prison, according to an Israeli doctor who observed the autopsy. The report, obtained by The …
Sending children back to school in new sneakers, jeans and T-shirts is likely to cost U.S. families significantly more this fall. That's the warning from American industry groups after President …
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. The zoo announced the arrival of four hatchlings on Friday, a first in …
President Donald Trump plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in what would be their second White House sit-down since Trump’s return to office. At the meeting Monday, the …
President Donald Trump has invoked a rarely used 1798 law that gives a president immense powers to arrest and deport noncitizens in a time of war. His use of the Alien Enemies Act was aimed at the …
When Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. looks at the Black Hills of South Dakota, he doesn’t just see its natural beauty, he also sees a scar cut deep into the heart of the universe. The mountain …
An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms. That's according to a 2023 study. That study …
Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change. The powerful storms can pose …
Weather forecasts sometimes warn of storms that can unleash such unusual rainfall that they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods. If you've ever wondered what that means, scientists use …
A huge oil spill in 2011 from the Bonga, a floating oil production vessel off the coast of Nigeria owned by Shell, was one of the worst there in a decade. But an internal review of its fleet of …
A large oil spill in 2011 from a floating oil production vessel off the coast of Nigeria, known as the Bonga, was one of the worst there in a decade. Ships like the Bonga extract oil from the seabed …
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardy. The entire 17-member U.S. government team responsible for the National Survey on Drug Use and Health received layoff notices Tuesday, …
A group of scientists and health groups sued the National Institutes of Health on Wednesday, arguing that an “ideological purge” of research funding is illegal and threatens medical cures. …
NASA's Webb telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth's hit list. Discovered late last year, the asteroid 2024 YR4 was predicted at one …
Thousands of Palestinians chanted against Hamas during anti-war protests last week in the Gaza Strip. They were the biggest show of anger at the militant group since its attack on Israel ignited the …
Supporters of Palestinian causes with ties to American universities have been detained in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants who have expressed their political views. President …
Twenty staffers at a suburban Philadelphia charter school are facing charges related to the alleged physical abuse of students in a program that helps them deal with emotional issues. Delaware County …
Thousands of people at the nation’s top health agencies were laid off Tuesday. The moves will shrink the Department of Health and Human Services to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of …
After a series of blowouts to start the women’s NCAA Tournament, things got a lot tougher to start the Sweet 16. Duke reached its 12th Elite Eight by grinding out a 47-38 win over rival North …
Strong winds are driving an out-of-control wildfire through a remote area of eastern California, prompting evacuations for hundreds of homes. The Silver Fire erupted Sunday afternoon along Route 6 in …