Suspect in Lee Zeldin attack didn't know who lawmaker was, investigators say
The man accused of attacking GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin at a campaign event had apparently been drinking and didn't know who the lawmaker was.
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The Mega Millions prize hits $790 million — the nation's fourth largest jackpot
The jackpot — which started at $20 million in April — has grown so large because there hasn't been a winner in three months.
There are 40% more tigers in the world than previously estimated
The number of tigers in the wild has gone up dramatically since 2015 — largely because of improvements in monitoring them, but the species remains endangered.
The U.S. Forest Service is taking emergency action to save sequoias from wildfires
The action would speed up projects to clear underbrush to protect the world's largest trees from the increasing threat of wildfires.
Biden's COVID symptoms are less troublesome, his doctor says
The president's symptoms now include a sore throat and body aches, Dr. Kevin O'Connor said. Biden is likely infected with the BA.5 subvariant of omicron.
The WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency
The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency. The move is aimed at boosting coordination and sharing of resources and information among nations.
For the fourth time in 13 months, Sydney McLaughlin sets a world record
She ran the 400-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in 50.68 seconds, shattering her old mark by 0.73 seconds.
The Jan. 6 committee isn't done. Expect more hearings, revelations and reports
With Republicans set to take control of the House of Representatives in November, the Democrat-led committee has a lot to pack into the next five months.
'Prehistoric Planet' shows complex dinosaur behavior. But how do we actually know?
How can scientists peek into the minds of creatures dead for millions of years? A TV show presented by Sir David Attenborough attempts to do it.
Flash floods have killed at least 21 people in southern Iran
Flooding hit more than 10 villages in the drought-stricken Fars province after heavy rains swelled the Roudbal river, one official said.