The Vatican broadens public access to an ancient Roman necropolis
In the past, tours of the ancient burial site were generally only granted to approved academics, students and other specialists.
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RFK Jr.'s poll numbers remain high. What explains this — and can it last?
The anti-vaccine political scion is running as an independent for president, is threatening both parties and is polling higher than any independent in 40 years. But those high numbers tend to fade.
Texas pushes some textbook publishers to remove material on fossil fuels
Texas' education board called on some publishers to remove material that some Republicans criticized as incorrect or negative portrayals of fossil fuels in the biggest oil and gas state.
Author A.S. Byatt, who wrote the best-seller 'Possession,' dies at 87
Byatt wove history, myth and a sharp eye for human foibles into two dozen books that included the Booker Prize-winning novel "Possession."
Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care
Despite the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, like the thyroid disease Hashimoto's, finding help can prove frustrating and expensive. Patients may rack up big bills as they search for a diagnosis.
A 'successful failure': SpaceX's Starship achieves liftoff, loses contact mid-flight
The rocket cleared the launchpad and separated from its booster, surpassing the first attempt. But minutes later, controllers lost contact with the vehicle.
Africa's flourishing art scene is a smash hit at Art X
It's Art Month in Nigeria — and a highlight is the celebration of art that is Art X, a wide-ranging fair that highlights "Black portraiture" as well as other creations from the continent.
Many voters say Congress is broken. Could proportional representation fix it?
With Congress increasingly polarized, there are growing calls to replace the winner-take-all approach for House elections with a system that advocates say could better reflect the country's diversity.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse
A lawsuit by singer Cassie containing allegations of beatings and abuse by music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs has been settled one day after the lawsuit was filed, the artists announced Friday.
Shooter kills 1 before being fatally shot by trooper at N.H. psychiatric hospital
Authorities said all patients at the psychiatric hospital were safe, and the state trooper who killed the shooter was not wounded. No further information was released about the victim or the shooter.