Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample and science correspondent Nicola Davis to discuss three eye-catching stories, including the impact of a powerful psychedelic on depression, answers on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and an explanation to the mystery of why humans have chins Single...
Trump, weeks after backlash over racist post, hosts Black History Month reception
President Donald Trump has hosted a White House reception for Black History Month, less than two weeks after he sparked a bipartisan outcry by posting a racist video on social media that depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Oba...
Study finds that dangerous days when weather is prone to fire soaring around the world
A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts
Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season
FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access
The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies for new drug approvals
WH adviser Hassett urges ‘discipline’ for Fed economists over tariff study
President Donald Trump’s top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year
Genealogical sites have helped solve major crimes
Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases
Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens
Hawaii lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with feral chickens, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks
A judge weighs extending protections for refugees in Minnesota
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether he should extend an order that protects Minnesota refugees who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported