How North Korea's Nuclear Tests Could Get Even More Terrifying
North Korea has so far tested its missiles and its nukes separately. But some experts worry Pyongyang may decide to put the two together into a single test.
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National Cathedral Is Removing Stained-Glass Windows Honoring Confederate Leaders
"Are these windows, installed in 1953, an appropriate part of the sacred fabric of a spiritual home for the nation?" The answer, the cathedral's leadership decided Tuesday, is no.
When It Comes To Romantic Attraction, Real Life Beats Questionnaires
Questionnaires of the sort used by dating apps don't come close to predicting initial attraction compared with meeting someone in real life, a study finds. The ineffable mystery of romance remains.
Here's What You Need To Know About Hurricane Irma
As the powerful storm approaches the U.S., here are some of the basics about the dangers it poses.
'You See In Their Eyes The Fear': DACA Students Face An Uncertain Future
About 800,000 young people had signed up for the DACA program. Now their education and work permits are at risk as President Trump hands the issue to Congress.
Here Are 4 Options Congress Could Take On DACA
There are bills already pending in Congress that could provide many of DACA's protections to the DREAMers. Some also include a path to citizenship.
Kentucky Could Become The Only State Without A Clinic That Performs Abortions
A federal trial pits the last remaining clinic providing abortions in Kentucky against the state's Republican administration, which says the center failed to meet state health standards.
Climate, Power, Money And Sorrow: Lessons Of Hurricane Harvey
Through the power of Katrina, Sandy and, now, Harvey, we get a view into how a changing climate may play out in the real world — beyond arguments and abstractions, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.
Houston Methadone Clinics Reopen After Harvey's Flooding
Hurricane Harvey disrupted treatment for people addicted to opioids. Many need to get connected to a specialty clinic that can provide medication-assisted treatment.
'It's A Battle For All Of Us': Anquan Boldin Retires To Focus On Activism
After 14 years in the NFL, Anquan Boldin has hung up his cleats to focus on human rights activism. He says that events in Charlottesville, Va., led him to decide to change careers.