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Roland Griffiths' research showed how psychedelics can alleviate depression in people with terminal diseases.

This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity

5:23pm November 05, 2023

by Rachel Martin

Roland Griffiths spent the later stage of his career exploring the ways that psychedelic drugs, specifically psilocybin, could help patients with depression, addiction issues and even terminal cancer.

From left, second place finisher Albert Korir of Kenya, first place finisher Tamirat Tola, of Ethiopia, and third place finisher Shura Kitata, also from Ethiopia, pose after the men's division of the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

Tamirat Tola sets new NYC marathon record for men's race

5:15pm November 05, 2023

by Emma Bowman

Ethiopia's Tola broke the 12-year-old record for the course. Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women's race.

A meteor from the Tau Herculids meteor shower passes over Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada on May 30, 2022. A meteor shower known for producing fireballs, the Southern Taurids, is expected to peak this week.

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A meteor shower could send fireballs streaking through the night sky this week

12:57pm November 05, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

The Southern Taurids meteor shower is set to peak Sunday and Monday, giving viewers a chance to see what are often called shooting stars soaring above our planet.

Across the Lehigh Valley, contentious races for control of local school boards are taking center stage in the November election.

School board elections are latest battleground for polarized national politics

9:42am November 05, 2023

by Sarah Mueller

In a Pennsylvania district, school board elections have turned from debates about teacher salaries to issues like gender identity policies.

Ukrainian National Guard soldiers fire a recoilless cannon during combat training at a military training ground in northern Ukraine on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

A Ukrainian missile strike on a shipyard in Crimea damages a Russian ship

8:53am November 05, 2023

by The Associated Press

The Ukrainian air force says one of Russia's most modern ships was at the shipyard but doesn't say if that ship was hit. Russia acknowledges a vessel was hit, but doesn't say which kind.

A school board race is Pennsylvania is heating up, with gender policies on the ballot

8:01am November 05, 2023

by Sarah Mueller

In a Pennsylvania district, school board elections have turned from debates about teacher salaries to issues like gender identity policies. At stake is the chance to drastically shape district policy.

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. It was one of the biggest pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S.

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Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian march in D.C. to demand Gaza cease-fire

10:14pm November 04, 2023

Massive crowds descended on downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Protesters' messaging at the event centered on calls to end U.S. aid to Israel and for a cease-fire.

Matthew Perry Foundation launched to help people with drug addiction

6:06pm November 04, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

The Matthew Perry Foundation was launched Friday in honor of the late Friends actor, who struggled with unhealthy substance use for decades.

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Tens of thousands rally in D.C. for Israel-Gaza cease-fire at pro-Palestinian march

5:17pm November 04, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

Protesters gathered at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in the nation's capital on Saturday.

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Lawsuit claims Russell Brand sexually assaulted woman on the set of 'Arthur'

2:41pm November 04, 2023

by Juliana Kim

The plaintiff — referred to as Jane Doe — claimed Brand followed her into a bathroom and assaulted her as a crew member guarded the door from the outside.