Amid controversy and criticism from religious groups on the right and left about their decisions in recent death penalty cases, the court’s five-man majority is striking back.
Some tech firms and researchers say plans to impose export restrictions on “emerging and foundational technology” would make it hard to thwart cyber threats and to cooperate globally in science.
Critics say Trump’s hosting of Viktor Orban fits a pattern of his preference for authoritarian leaders in Turkey, Brazil, the Philippines, Russia and Egypt.
The verdict represents the third time a California jury has decided in favor of consumers who claimed their cancer was caused by the glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer.
Huffman is hoping her guilty plea, and her unequivocal apology, will earn her some leniency at sentencing. In a statement last month, she expressed deep regret and shame for her actions.
Tech workers have increasingly been asking ethical questions about their industry’s involvement with the military. One such worker took her company’s CEO to task.
A new lawsuit brought by 44 states and Puerto Rico alleges an “industrywide” conspiracy by generic drug manufacturers to collude on prices and divide up the market.
In western Nepal, women often sleep in a hut outside the house during menstruation because of beliefs about impurity — and they sometimes die. The government is trying to end the practice.
This year’s measles outbreak is the largest in recent memory. But from 1989 to 1991, more than 55,000 people got measles. Federal funding and parents embracing vaccines halted the outbreak.
Florida’s experience with Hurricane Michael shows how difficult it is to accurately forecast a hurricane’s intensity. Forecasters say more accurate forecasts are coming soon.
Under CIA Director Gina Haspel, the spy agency is reaching out in very public ways it has never done before, from social media to superhero conventions.
The Carter Center said the former president was preparing to go turkey hunting when he fell in his home. It added that he is now “recovering comfortably” after undergoing surgery.
The Supreme Court says iPhone users’ antitrust lawsuit against Apple can continue. The decision divided President Trump’s two appointees, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.
Waller-Bridge writes female characters who are flawed and unpredictable. Her Fleabag character struggles to maintain a facade of confidence, while her characters on Killing Eve hide other secrets.
I Am Easy to Find takes a sprawling glance at life’s totality, starring Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina, The Danish Girl).
Researchers want new activists to lean on decades of public health research when engaging in work with policymakers and candidates seeking elective office.
Swedish prosecutors will file a European arrest warrant for the WikiLeaks founder. They had idled the case while Assange was holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
Gossip has a bad rap. Sure, it can be catty and mean, but research is turning up ways it helps groups build cohesion — and can nudge some individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
Congressional Democrats are warming to the idea of beginning impeachment proceedings if it is a mechanism to get the Trump administration to cooperate with their oversight efforts.
U.S. stock markets plunged on the news, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by more than 700 points as of 1:15 p.m. ET.
When the Hungarian prime minister meets with President Trump on Monday, it will mark a coming together of two leaders known for their nationalist worldviews and hard-line immigration policies.
A 1970s ban on nunchucks was lifted in Arizona on Friday. Nunchucks were taken off the state’s list of deadly weapons, making it no longer a felony risk to carry them in public.
Begaye was one of hundreds of Navajos recruited to develop a miltary code based on their native language during World War II.
Meghan Markle celebrated her first Mother’s Day since giving birth six days ago. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a photo of their new baby, with a nod to the late Princess Diana.
By one measure, between 30% to 40% of all startups fail. So how do you actually go about closing down shop?
The singer and actress was best known for her roles in the 1960s counterculture police show and the 1990s crime drama. She died Saturday from cancer, “with her daughters and nieces by her side.”
It was a warm, wet winter this year across much of the U.S., which means more snakes and a higher risk of bites. Here are some tips for avoiding vipers and their venom.
The singer will become the first woman to start a new fashion line with the luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and the first woman of color to lead one of its fashion houses.
The Laos government and conservationists estimate there are only about 800 elephants left in all of Laos, just half of them living in the wild.
In Antarctica, researchers have found patches of life, sustained in large part by droppings from seals and penguins. Changes in those populations could have ripple effects down the ecosystem.
Indians, along with the Nepalese, Pakistanis and many others, have been cooking with it for centuries. As Americans now embrace this ingredient with gusto, will its culinary heritage get blurred?
The move would be the first step towards implementation of a ceasefire agreed to by the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in December. The ports serve as a lifeline for humanitarian aid.
Christopher Darden prosecuted O.J. Simpson. Until Friday, he had been defending the man accused of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle. Darden cited threats to his family adding: “Cowards never change.”
Samira Gutoc, a women’s rights advocate, is fighting an uphill battle in Monday’s election. But she has already won a loyal following.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will argue that he has a mandate to unify the country and turn around the struggling economy. South Africa’s stagnant unemployment rate is hovering at 27%.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian says there are lessons from the Revolution that hold true even today, 244 years after the shot heard ’round the world.
