News

British Airways Flight 112 flew from New York to London in under five hours, setting a new record.

British Airways Sets Record, Crossing The Atlantic In Under 5 Hours In Strong Winds

5:10pm February 09, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Propelled by the jet stream, Flight BA112 topped a ground speed of 800 mph, by one expert's estimate. It traveled from New York's JFK to London's Heathrow in 4 hours, 56 minutes overnight Saturday.

Set during the first World War, 1917 was made to look like it was filmed in a single shot. "It operates more like a ticking-clock thriller," says director Sam Mendes.

Arts

The Rise Of The Single-Shot Movie In A Hyper-Edited World

5:06pm February 09, 2020

by Neda Ulaby

The very earliest movies were all long takes, but the immersive minimalism of one-shot films carry extra appeal in an era of congested platforms and CGI overload.

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An individual wearing an Afghan uniform opened fire on the combined U.S. and Afghan forces Saturday, killing two U.S. service members and injuring six others.

World News

2 U.S. Service Members Killed, 6 Wounded In Afghanistan Attack

4:25pm February 09, 2020

by Wynne Davis

An individual wearing an Afghan uniform opened fire on the combined U.S. and Afghan force with a machine gun on Saturday. It's unknown if the shooter was an Afghan soldier or had stolen the uniform.

Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is photographed after winning the best leading actor award for Pain and Glory at the Spanish Film Academy's Goya Awards in Málaga, Spain, on Jan. 26.

Why Labeling Antonio Banderas A 'Person Of Color' Triggers Such A Backlash

2:51pm February 09, 2020

by Lucía Benavides

When media called him one of the few actors of color nominated for an Oscar, many Spaniards mocked the term or got angry.

Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during a Democratic fundraising dinner on Saturday. Buttigieg is coming under attack from rival candidates for his relative lack of experience.

Politics & Government

Campaigning Takes A Negative Turn In Closing Days Of New Hampshire Race

11:47am February 09, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

The top target is Pete Buttigieg. He faced a barrage of attacks as the other Democratic candidates seek to blunt his momentum from a strong showing in Iowa.

The title of James Taylor's audio memoir Break Shot refers to the first shot in a game of pool when order is suddenly broken. "That seemed like an apt metaphor for what happened to my family," he says.

Music & Culture

James Taylor Narrates Life Before Fame And Sings American Standards On New Album

8:01am February 09, 2020

James Taylor's had a long and rich career, with hits including "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend." Now he's releasing an audio-only memoir and has a new album of standards coming Feb. 28.

Lebanese doctors take part in anti-government demonstrations in Beirut in November.

Amid Lebanon's Economic Crisis, The Country's Health Care System Is Ailing

8:01am February 09, 2020

"We are collecting from every person of goodwill," says a Roman Catholic priest who started a low-cost clinic. "We are not expecting a miracle. We hope to create a place where people feel respected."

Health & Safety

Bats Carry Many Viruses. So Why Don't They Get Sick?

8:01am February 09, 2020

by Pien Huang

The winged mammal has a unique ability to carry viruses and not get sick from them. This tolerance may be a unique adaptation to flying.

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Books
Arts

Ever Wonder About That 'Old Truck'? 2 Brothers Wrote Its Backstory

8:01am February 09, 2020

by Samantha Balaban

Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey have worked together on creative projects since they were kids. Their new book — illustrated with 250+ stamps — is about family, farm life, determination and hard work.

A Chinese woman wears a protective suit and mask as she waits to cross the intersection of a nearly empty in Beijing on Saturday.

China's Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses SARS Pandemic

10:52pm February 08, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

As the number of fatalities in mainland China rises above 800, Beijing has granted approval to a team of international health experts to travel to China to investigate the virus.