Senate to begin Mayorkas impeachment trial this week. Here’s what you need to know
The Senate is set this this week to begin the impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
One of these novelists will receive the $150K Carol Shields Prize
The shortlist for the Carol Shields Prize was announced Tuesday morning. The award recognizes "creativity and excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in Canada and the United States."
Trump says abortion should be left to states; Vatican takes stance on gender theory
Trump says abortion should be left to states, the Vatican released a new document calling gender theory a "grave threat" to society.
European court rules on cases seeking to force countries to meet climate goals
Europe's highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that its member nations have an obligation to protect their citizens from the ill effects of climate change.
Young adults who started vaping as teens still can’t shake the habit
Teen vaping is trending downwards these days. But data from Colorado and around the country show the generation that made Juul cool is still hooked on nicotine.
The most detailed look yet at the ‘exodus’ of local voting officials
A new report finds more election officials are leaving their jobs now than at any point in the past two decades. But the report also adds new context to the phenomenon.
Is climate change action a human right? A European court will rule for the first time
Europe's highest human rights court began its session Tuesday on a group of climate change cases aimed at forcing countries to meet international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
NASA has been asked to create a time zone for the moon. Here’s how it would work
A new lunar time zone is all about ensuring the success of future, multinational missions to the moon.
‘A masterclass in how to give terrible answers’: Inside that Prince Andrew interview
Sam McAlister was the BBC booker who persuaded Prince Andrew to go on record about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It's the subject of new Netflix movie Scoop.
In the womb, a brother’s hormones can shape a sister’s future
When siblings share a womb, sex hormones from a male fetus can cause lasting changes in a female littermate. This effect exists for all kinds of mammals — perhaps humans too.
March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say
For the 10th consecutive month, Earth set a new monthly record for global heat — with both air temperatures and the world's oceans hitting an all-time high, the European Union climate agency said.
The UConn men’s basketball team has won back-to-back NCAA championships
The men's Huskies team is the first to win the NCAA basketball tournament back-to-back since the University of Florida in 2006 and 2007.
A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.
Crowds and clouds didn't stop people from gathering across the path of totality. Viewers craned their necks and clapped as skies briefly darkened, a sight the U.S. won't see again until 2044.
NAIA all but bans transgender athletes from women’s sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, which oversees some 83,000 athletes competing in more than 25 sports, is thought to be the first college sports organization to take such a step.
Trump’s Truth Social shares are plunging again, erasing billions of dollars in value
Truth Social shares fell sharply for a second consecutive day, wiping out billions of dollars from the value of Donald J. Trump's stake.
Montreal reports great conditions for a solar eclipse watch party in the park
Montreal is in the path of totality, and its largest eclipse-watching event is taking place in Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don’t panic
Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked.
Solar eclipse myths and rumors bubble up, from radiation to food poisoning
NASA debunks these and other myths: Will a solar eclipse harm a pregnant woman's baby if she looks at it? Does an eclipse emit special radiation that can instantly blind you?
Hungry for eclipse deals? These food and drink chains have you covered
Food and beverage franchises are celebrating the eclipse with discounts and special offers for customers across the U.S., regardless of whether they're in the path of totality.
Mexico’s beach party is excited to see the eclipse first emerge
The Mexican city of Mazatlán is the first place the total solar eclipse will be visible as it emerges over the Pacific Ocean today, and the weather here is perfect.
Hundreds of balloons go airborne to witness the eclipse from the edge of space
A NASA-backed program to launch research balloons is designed to study the atmosphere while training students.
Brazil’s Supreme Court judge opens an investigation of Elon Musk over misinformation
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news and opened a separate investigation into Musk for alleged obstruction.
The Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are ‘grave threats’ to human dignity
A document called "Infinite Dignity" details what the Vatican sees as grave violations of dignity. Poverty, war and the abuse of migrants lead the list.
They had 3 suitcases and faced 5 flights of stairs. That’s when a stranger appeared
Alice Claus and her sister were exhausted after a long flight to Budapest. Then a young man on the street offered help right when they needed it.
Trump declines to back nationwide abortion ban, says it should be left to the states
Pressure has mounted on Trump to make his own views on abortion public after the Florida Supreme Court allowed the state's six-week ban on abortion to go into effect.
Student loan proposal targets accrued interest; Israel and Hamas war hits six months
Biden administration targets accrued interest in latest student loan relief proposal. Israel withdraws troops as the Israel-Hamas war reaches the six month mark.
Unauthorized ACA plan switches drives call for action against rogue agents
Federal and state regulators are mulling what they can do to thwart the growing problem. Rogue health insurance brokers are switching consumers' plans without permission and collecting the commission.
Isabel Allende tells a story of impossible love in ‘Lovers at the Museum’
We spoke with the prolific, 81-year-old author about her new short story — a powerful allegory of the human condition and the mystery of love — and also AI and what's she's working on now.
Biden seeks student debt relief for millions
The sweeping new proposals, if enacted, could ease student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
Attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant increase accident risk, IAEA head says
The head of the U.N.'s atomic watchdog agency on Sunday condemned a Ukrainian drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.
South Carolina defeats Iowa to win the women’s NCAA basketball championship
The undefeated Gamecocks won their third NCAA title, and stole Iowa star Caitlin Clark's last chance at the ring. Even with the league's top player, Iowa was no match for South Carolina's teamwork.
Israel pulls some troops from southern Gaza, 6 months after Oct. 7 attacks
Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis six months after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, as tens of thousands of Israelis hold anti-government protests.
