President Donald Trump is weighing military action against Iran, leading an immigration crackdown, and teasing a federal takeover of state elections
Stone, parchment or laser-written glass? Scientists find new way to preserve data
Hard disks and magnetic tape have a limited lifespan, but glass storage developed by Microsoft could last millennia Some cultures used stone, others used parchment. Some even, for a time, used floppy disks. Now scientists have come up with a new way to keep archived data safe that, they say,...
Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 16-18-19-56-58, Powerball: 6
Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over tweet accusing kingdom of antisemitism
Belgium has summoned the U.S. ambassador after he accused the country of antisemitic prosecution over a Jewish circumcision case
Man cleared after 43 years in prison for murder denied bail during deportation fight
A Pennsylvania man who spent 43 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned has been denied bail while he fights deportation
Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say
Authorities in Georgia say a Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work
Church explosion in upstate New York injures 5 people, including a firefighter
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