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Trump Administration Announces More Economic Sanctions Against Iran
The new restrictions had been promised by the president after Iranian missiles struck an Iraqi air base, threatening American and allied service members this week. (Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP)
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Scores Of People In Puerto Rico Remain Without Shelter, Power Days After 6.4...
Some 2,000 people have been displaced, according to one humanitarian group's estimate. But there are hopeful signs. Puerto Rico's utility says roughly 80% of its customers have their electricity back....
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Hungary Says It Will Offer Free Fertility Treatments To Counter Population...
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is fiercely opposed to immigration and has said that boosting national fertility rates is his preferred way to counter the population downturn and risk of labor shortages....
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Marianne Williamson Suspends Presidential Campaign
The author and spiritual leader garnered curiosity and lots of attention in early debates. In a letter to supporters on Tuesday, she wrote, "I don't want to get in the way of a progressive candidate."...
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Iran Says It Shot Down Ukrainian Jetliner By Mistake
After initial denials, Iranian officials now say "missiles fired due to human error" caused the crash of the Ukrainian plane Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board. (Image credit: Ebrahim...
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California Reservation's Solar Microgrid Provides Power During Utility Shutoffs
California utility PG&E continues planned power outages to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires. One Native tribe's solar-powered microgrid is proving to be a lifeline for rural...
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Fed Up With Fundraisers On Facebook? You're Not Alone
Facebook fundraisers posted by people on their birthdays exploded over the past year, bringing in a billion dollars for charities. But some Facebook users think it's too much of a good thing. (Image...
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Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain
Making art is fun. But there's a lot more to it. It might serve an evolutionary purpose — and emerging research shows that it can help us process difficult emotions and tap into joy. (Image credit:...
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Exclusive: Iran Strike Won't Slow Trump's Cuts To National Security Council
The rapid change has raised concern among those who have served on the NSC. They believe the president needs a wide range of experts to give advice on the potential consequences of major actions....
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New Law Aims To Help Americans Without Retirement Plans. Will It Work?
The Secure Act is intended to make it easier for small employers to offer retirement benefits. But some analysts say it doesn't go far enough because it's optional and doesn't apply to gig workers....
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With Their Land In Flames, Aboriginals Warn Fires Show Deep Problems In...
As massive fires continue to consume Australia, Aboriginal elders like Noel Butler say officials need to listen to natives about fire control. (Image credit: Sam Mooy/Getty Images)
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2 U.S. Troops Killed By Taliban Bomb In Southern Afghanistan
The soldiers were killed when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in Kandahar province. Two other U.S. troops were wounded in the attack. (Image credit: Javed Tanveer/AFP via...
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Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet's Heart
"We're only immortal for a limited time." Peart, who died on Jan. 7, guided Rush through the decades with a pen, a massive drum kit and an openness towards life's many shades. (Image credit: Fin...
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Omani Sultan Qaboos, Who Ruled Oman For Half A Century, Dies At 79
The long-serving monarch named his successor, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who was sworn in as sultan Saturday. Under Qaboos, the tiny Middle Eastern state took on an outsize role in regional diplomacy....
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Rebuking China, Taiwan Votes To Reelect President Tsai Ing-wen
More than 8 million voters cast their ballots for Tsai, who defeated a populist mayor running on a platform of closer ties to Beijing. (Image credit: Carl Court/Getty Images)
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Iran's 'Unforgivable Mistake' Downing Jet Elicits Furor At Home And Abroad
After many denials, Iran's admission that it accidentally downed a Ukrainian plane was cautiously embraced by world leaders as a "step forward." Back in Tehran, protesters' reaction was far angrier....
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