Word of the Week: how a bacterium unrelated to fish got its name 'salmonella'
Despite its fishy name, the bacterium salmonella has no connection to the underwater creature.
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A federal law helps homeless students get an education. Trump's budget could weaken it
Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump's proposed budget would strip that law of its power.
Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
A Justice Department legal opinion released Tuesday disavowed a 1938 determination that monuments created by previous presidents under the Antiquities Act can't be revoked.
Hungarians declare resistance to Orbán's government with a large protest
It was the latest anti-government protest since Orbán's party pushed through a law in March, and a constitutional amendment the following month, that effectively banned public LGBTQ+ events.
Argentina's top court upholds Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's corruption conviction
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner — one of Latin America's most recognizable political figures — is facing 6 years in prison and a lifetime ban from office after a major corruption conviction upheld.
The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
After two days of talks in London, the U.S. and China have agreed in principle on a framework to carry out an agreement they reached on resolving their trade disputes last month, Chinese state media said.
National Park signage encourages the public to help erase negative stories at its sites
The Department of the Interior is requiring the National Park Service to post signs nationwide by June 13 asking visitors for feedback on any information they feel misrepresents American history.
States with looser firearm laws saw a rise in gun-related deaths in kids, study shows
Children and teens in states with the most permissive gun laws are more likely to die in shootings than those in states with strict laws, a new study in JAMA Pediatrics shows.
Grab your fishnets and cowboy boots for this queer line dancing night in NYC
Cowboy boots and fishnets might not feel like a natural pairing. But at this weekly queer line dancing night in New York City, that's almost the uniform.
Some states are seeing an increase in fraudulent odometer rollbacks on used cars
Looking to buy a used car? Check out the odometer. Some states are seeing an increase in fraudulent odometer rollbacks.