A powerful explosion ripped through an upstate New York church and injured five people
Ramadan ushers in month of fasting, worship and charity for Muslims: Photos
Muslims worldwide will begin daily fasting from dawn to sunset as Ramadan starts, marking a period of worship, reflection and charity. The holy month, the ninth in the Islamic lunar calendar, brings families together for meals to break the fast. Ramadan begins Wednesday or Thursday, varying by country due to...
Crews search for backcountry skiers after avalanche reported in California mountains
Authorities say six backcountry skiers are alive and 10 others are missing after an avalanche in Northern California that occurred during a powerful winter storm moving through the state
Man charged with murder after police say 2 killed in drug deal at university
Police say a man faces murder charges after a marijuana deal inside a South Carolina State University dorm ended with two people dead in a shooting
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 03-37-44-52-63, Mega Ball: 14, Megaplier:
FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month
Should we really all be taking magnesium supplements? – podcast
Testimonials about the beneficial health effects of magnesium supplements abound online, with influencers claiming that a daily pill can help with everything from anxiety to sleep and brain fog. But do any of these claims stack up? Ian Sample is joined by co-host Madeleine Finlay to find out where the...
Race for AI is making Hindenburg-style disaster ‘a real risk’, says leading expert
Prof Michael Wooldridge says scenario such as deadly self-driving car update or AI hack could destroy global interest The race to get artificial intelligence to market has raised the risk of a Hindenburg-style disaster that shatters global confidence in the technology, a leading researcher has warned. Michael Wooldridge, a professor...
Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there’s no evidence they’ve made contact
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about alien life on a podcast over the weekend
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open