Elon Musk says his cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg will be streamed on XElon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed on his social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. 3h
California authorities capture suspects in home break-ins: a mama bear and three cubs California authorities have captured four suspects in multiple break-ins at homes around South Lake Tahoe: a mama bear and three of her cubs. 3h
Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021Donald Trump’s defense attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the will of the voters in the 2020 election, but only wanted the former vice president to “pause” the certification of votes to allow states to investigate his claims of election fraud. Those baseless claims had already been rejected by numerous courts. 5h
Death toll from train derailment in Pakistan rises to 30 with 90 others injured, officials sayA train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 30 people and injuring at least 60 others, officials said. Rescue operations were underway. August 06, 2023
Pope announces World Youth Day to return to Asia in 2027, urges young people ‘not to be afraid’Pope Francis told young people on Sunday the Catholic Church needs them and urged them to follow their dreams as he wrapped up World Youth Day in Portugal with a massive open-air Mass and an announcement that the next edition would be held in Asia for the first time in three decades. August 06, 2023
‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directorsGreta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.” August 06, 2023
Rosenwald Schools helped educate Black students in segregated South. Could a national park follow?As Ralph James settled into the restored, highbacked desk at the segregated school he attended in rural South Carolina, he remembered the old school bell, the cascading light through tall windows, the Christmas pageant and the basketball court just outside. August 06, 2023
Russia mounts a massive missile and drone attack against Ukraine following its retaliation promiseMoscow unleashed a massive missile and drone barrage on western Ukraine Sunday, following through on its promise to retaliate for a Ukrainian attack on a Russian tanker. August 06, 2023
The EPA’s ambitious plan to cut auto emissions to slow climate change runs into skepticismThe U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism both about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough. August 06, 2023
Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversaryNicole Leger always thought of the burn pits at military bases in Afghanistan as more like campfires than health hazards. Ordered to dispose of sensitive documents, she would toss the paperwork into the flames while catching up with fellow soldiers, moments of quiet bonding that provided a respite from her riskier work as a hastily trained medic for the U.S. Army. August 06, 2023
Russia promises retaliation after Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in the second sea attack in a dayMoscow strongly condemned what it sees as a Ukrainian “terrorist attack” on a civilian vessel in the Kerch Strait. August 05, 2023
A judge has ruled Texas’ abortion ban is too restrictive for women with pregnancy complicationsThe ruling Friday is the first to undercut Texas’ abortion ban since it took effect last year. August 05, 2023
Hollywood writers and studios meet, but no signs of strike endingIn a note to members Thursday afternoon, WGA leaders dampened expectations of a resolution to the strike and expressed skepticism over the AMPTP’s intentions. August 05, 2023
Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revengeProsecutors asked U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan to issue a protective order in the case a day after Trump pleaded not guilty to charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss and block the peaceful transition of power. August 05, 2023
Artificial intelligence is gaining state lawmakers’ attention — and they have a lot of questionsState legislatures across the country are rushing to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence. August 05, 2023
Justice Department faces biggest test in its history with election conspiracy case against TrumpThe Justice Department is facing the biggest test in its history in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump, navigating unprecedented conditions in American democracy while trying to fight back against relentless attacks on its own credibility and that of the U.S. election system. August 05, 2023
Mega Millions goes another week without a big winner, as jackpot climbs to a whopping $1.55 billionAnother Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner. August 05, 2023
FDA approves first postpartum depression pillThe Food and Drug Administration approved the drug, called Zurzuvae, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy. August 04, 2023
Expelled members of the ‘Tennessee Three’ win back their state House seatsThe young Black lawmakers had been reinstated by local officials after being booted from the GOP-dominated Statehouse, but only on an interim basis. August 04, 2023
Cyberattack disrupts hospitals and health care services in several statesA cyberattack has affected computers at hospitals in multiple states, forcing some emergency rooms to close and ambulances to be diverted. August 04, 2023
Officials ordered a Wisconsin brewery to close. Now the owner says it’s payback for supporting liberals.Among the beers the brewery offers are Evers Ale, named for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, and Tammy Shandy, for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. August 04, 2023
Outspoken Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny convicted of extremism and sentenced to 19 years in prisonThe extremism charges are related to the activities of Navalny’s anti-corruption foundation and statements by his top associates. August 04, 2023
Shots again fired at site of Parkland school massacre in reenactment after lawmakers visit Nine members of Congress are expected to tour the blood-stained and bullet-pocked halls where the 2018 Parkland, Florida, school massacre happened. August 04, 2023
Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recessionThe job market has cooled over the summer. But it’s still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession. August 04, 2023
Ukraine says its drones damaged a Russian warship, showing Kyiv’s growing naval capability Ukrainian sea drones have attacked a major Russian port on the Black Sea, damaging a naval ship. August 04, 2023
Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ Star, dies at 83Mark Margolis, who portrayed the menacing, bell-ringing Hector Salamanca in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," died Thursday at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. August 04, 2023
Mike Pence has reached his fork in the roadMike Pence has long insisted his 2024 campaign is going smoothly August 04, 2023
Testimony from Hunter Biden associate provides new insight into their business dealingsHouse Republicans are releasing new information about the business dealings of President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. August 04, 2023
Trump was told not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election conspiracy case. That could be a challengeIt was a routine part of a federal court hearing: The defendant was told not to discuss the case with any witnesses without lawyers present. August 04, 2023
South Korea detains suspect in high school teacher’s stabbing a day after separate attack wounded 14South Korean police have detained a man suspected of stabbing a high school teacher with a knife in the city of Daejeon. August 04, 2023