Plastic-eating bacteria could combat pollution problems, scientists hope
A bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a new study finds. Scientists ...
Independent panel finds Homeland Security watchdog committed misconduct
An independent panel has called for the removal of Homeland Security’s independent watchdog, Inspector General Joseph V.
Closely watched selection of Guatemala's new Supreme Court remains flawed, critics say
Guatemala’s Congress has selected the 13 new justices of the Supreme Court in a closely observed process that critics say still failed to rid the court of the influence of powerful interests ...
IV fluid supplies dwindle as Helene closes N.C. manufacturing plant
It is a reflection of the far-reaching consequences of Hurricane Helene and the resulting supply chain interruptions.
Trump’s Jan. 6 role back in focus as he readies new stolen election claims
The former president has faced renewed scrutiny over his attempts to overturn the 2020 vote, with the issue featuring in a ...
Former Va. hospital worker found not guilty in death of Irvo Otieno
Wavie Jones, a former hospital security staffer who helped to restrain Otieno, was the first person to stand trial for Otieno ...
Did this happen to me also? Korean adoptees question their past and ask how to find their families
Dozens of South Korean adoptees, many in tears, have responded to an investigation led by The Associated Press and documented ...
Los Angeles prosecutors reviewing the Menendez brothers’ convictions
The Los Angeles County district attorney said his office is reviewing a request to release or resentence the Menendez ...
Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III sidelined at least three weeks with a hamstring strain
The New Orleans Pelicans say forward Trey Murphy III has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain that will sideline him ...
Informant in Trayon White case bribed another city official, records say
A judge unsealed the plea deal of the man alleged to have handed Trayon White envelopes of cash to help his company secure ...
Israel unleashes major strikes near Beirut as Lebanon campaign escalates
In Lebanon, Israeli attacks hit medics, Lebanese soldiers and caused massive explosions in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Sober October, awake in bed and heel pain: The week in Well+Being
Studies show that even a modest reduction in drinking can lead to improvements in blood pressure, mental health and liver ...