Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond
NASA and other federal agencies recently did a tabletop simulation of an Earth-threatening asteroid to see how they'd handle it
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Conservative Christian organization supports Louisiana's Ten Commandments law
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed legislation requiring The Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public classrooms. The ACLU said they will fight the law in court.
U.S. announces ban on antivirus software from a Russia-based cybersecurity company
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denied Friday that it is a security threat after the Commerce Department banned the use of its software in the United States.
Encounters at the U.S. border drop 9% in May, before asylum restrictions kicked in
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports declining number of migrants attempting to cross the border since an all-time high in December
Are British Politics Broken?
After a tumultuous few years in British politics, with Brexit and multiple prime ministers, one lasting less than two months, U.K. voters will go to the polls on July 4th. Many in Britain say their country feels broken. Our correspondent in London takes a look at what the U.K.'s next prime minister will inherit.
The EPA's new limits on PFAS in drinking water face legal challenges
Chemical companies and water utilities are challenging the EPA’s recent rule putting limits on six PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
Ukraine's Kharkiv has withstood Russia's relentless strikes. Locals fear what's next
While some have fled Ukraine's second-largest city, others remain, even performing a classical music festival in defiance of the war.
A journalist shot by police while covering the 2020 protests is dying of her injuries
Linda Tirado, 42, lost her eye and suffered a brain injury after being shot by Minneapolis police in 2020. The National Press Club said she developed dementia as a result and "is at life's end."
In upcoming 'Legend of Zelda' game, the titular princess takes center stage for the first time
“The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” comes out Sept. 26. Nintendo just dropped a surprise trailer.
'Slave Play' playwright Jeremy O. Harris is on a mission to diversify theater
The award-winning playwright talks about his provocative Slave Play, which earned 12 Tony nominations. A new HBO documentary chronicles the making of the production. Originally broadcast June 2023.