With war in Gaza, Israel faces new pressure to draft the ultra-Orthodox into service
Religious scholars have broad exemption from military service. But critics say that's no longer sustainable, given their fast-growing population and the war in Gaza.
An egg exploded in her face. The ride to the hospital made her feel safe
After Kathryn Fumie burned her face in a kitchen accident, the EMT on the ride to the hospital helped her feel like everything was going to be OK.
A Supreme Court abortion pill case with potential consequences for every other drug
At issue is the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety — a system that until now has been widely viewed as the gold standard for both safety and innovation
The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapses, 6 feared dead
A Baltimore bridge serving as a vital highway artery collapsed early Tuesday after a nearly 1,000-foot-long container ship crashed into it, sending several people into the frigid water below.
The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire
The average median refund is $932 for 2020. Texas (93,400), California (88,200), Florida (53,200) and New York (51,400) have the largest amount of people potentially eligible for these refunds.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night's drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year's Day.
Homes linked to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raided by law enforcement
Homeland Security officials said the raids are part of an ongoing investigation with law enforcement in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
Shohei Ohtani says he’s sad, shocked over Mizuhara’s gambling and theft allegations
The Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ippei Mizuhara last week. Three months earlier, the team called Mizuhara "Shohei's best buddy."
What to know about the Moscow concert attack and what’s next in the case
Russia is still reeling from Friday's attack. Authorities have confirmed at least 137 dead. Suspects, some showing signs of torture, have been charged. Here are other key developments.
Truth Social will start trading on Tuesday. Trump stands to earn a fortune
Trump Media and Technology Group will trade on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock symbol DJT. The listing comes as the former president is mired in a slew of legal cases.
Judge dismisses Elon Musk’s suit against hate speech researchers
The billionaire sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate after the group published a series of reports detailing an uptick of hate speech on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Hurry up and wait: Servers speed-walk through Paris, reviving a century-old race
Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and croissants on Sunday. Paris hasn't held a waiters race since 2011, but brought it back ahead of the Olympics.
Israel cancels high-level talks in Washington after cease-fire vote clears the U.N.
The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing the measure to pass.
What’s at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone case
The case could affect not just abortion access but oversight of the drug industry and the authority of federal agencies. The court hears arguments Tuesday.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down, part of a shakeup after 737 Max problems
After several difficult months, Boeing announced its embattled chief executive will step down at the end of this year. In January, an Alaska Airlines 737 Max had an in-flight door plug blowout.
Israeli defense chief visits U.S.; 4 men charged in Moscow concert hall attack
Israel's defense minister meets with U.S. officials today amid rising tensions between the allies. Russia charged four men with terrorism in connection to the Moscow attack that killed more than 130.
How to talk to kids about a cancer diagnosis in the family
Kate Middleton said she took time to explain her cancer diagnosis to her children. What does an ideal version of that conversation look like?
How an Indianapolis teacher is using the solar eclipse to inspire her students
Indianapolis is one of several U.S. cities in the path of totality. For many students there, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness – and be inspired by – a total solar eclipse.
On eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for science
The NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project puts students in charge of a bold scientific endeavor to study the April 8 total solar eclipse.
What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce
It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions.
A mom’s $97,000 question: How was an air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?
There are legal safeguards to protect patients from big bills like out-of-network air-ambulance rides. But insurers may not pay if they decide the ride wasn't medically necessary.
Trump faces a crucial day in his hush-money trial, and a deadline to post bond
This, as Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, is running against the man who defeated him in 2020, President Biden.
Chick-fil-A will begin using some antibiotics in its chicken again
The fast food company said it will now use "no antibiotics important to human medicine" beginning in spring of this year. The company first said it would stop using antibiotics in 2014.
New England and New York dig out as a new storm will bring snow to the Midwest
Police across the Northeast reported hundreds of traffic accidents over the weekend. Meanwhile, a separate storm will continue Monday across much of the Rockies, Plains and upper Midwest.
An Arizona church known for feeding migrants now says the city is blocking its work
Gethsemani Baptist Church in San Luis has been organizing food drives for nearly 25 years. But in a new lawsuit, the church alleges that the city has started to push back against this work.
Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further
Students may have to wait even longer for their financial aid award letters due to an Education Department error
4 men charged in Moscow attack as Russia marks a national day of mourning
Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court Sunday showing signs of beatings as they faced formal terrorism charges.
The IRS touts improved customer service and a hassle free filing option
With less than a month before the tax filing deadline, the IRS says tax season is going smoothly. The agency is investing billions of dollars to improve service and beef up tax enforcement.
Korean food gets a Michelin-starred makeover in Seoul restaurants
South Korea's restaurants are fine-tuning traditional dishes and adding the taste of culinary success to the trophy chest of Korean cultural power.
It’s easy to tune out politics. Biden’s campaign is using an app to get around that
Biden volunteers will still knock on doors and try to get voters on the phone. But they're also using an app to connect with hard-to reach voters this year.
What is ISIS-K, the group that claims it carried out the Moscow concert attack?
ISIS-K is one of the most militant jihadist groups in the world, often mounting attacks against other Islamist groups, while also targeting Russia and the U.S.
Nearly 300 abducted Nigerian schoolchildren freed after over two weeks in captivity
Nearly 300 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren have been released, more than two weeks after the children were seized from their school in the northwestern state of Kaduna and marched into the forests.
