Scientists pry a secret from the `Mona Lisa' about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
The “Mona Lisa” has given up a secret
2023-10-11 22:55
Where clouds could wreck your view of the 'ring of fire' eclipse
A "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will put on a show from Oregon to Texas this Saturday -- as long as clouds don't spoil the fun.
2023-10-11 22:54
Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti. But a diplomatic crisis persists
The Dominican Republic has partially reopened its border with Haiti to limited commercial activity nearly a month after shuttering the frontier amid an ongoing spat over construction of a canal targeting water from a shared river
2023-10-11 22:52
'How would people like me know about sex?' Young people are losing judgment-free spaces to learn about sex and sexuality
Teenagers in India and across Asia-Pacific are turning to social media platforms for judgement-free, engaging information about sex, sexuality and pleasure. But content creators say their posts are falling foul of moderation guidelines that don't distinguish between edutainment and pornography.
2023-10-11 22:51
Initial US intelligence casts doubt on direct Iran involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
The United States has collected specific intelligence that casts doubt on the idea that Iran was directly involved in the planning, resourcing or approving of Saturday's bloody attack on Israel by Hamas, according to several sources familiar with the intelligence.
2023-10-11 22:46
France's top body rejects contention by campaigners that racial profiling by police is systemic
France’s highest administrative authority has rejected an effort by rights campaigners to end what they allege is a generalized practice by French police of targeting Black people and people of Arab descent for stops and checks
2023-10-11 22:25
Israel-Gaza attacks: King 'appalled' by 'barbaric' Hamas - palace source
His "thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering", Buckingham Palace says.
2023-10-11 22:24
Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
2023-10-11 22:20
Gaza's sole power station stops working as fuel runs out, after Israel orders 'complete' blockade
Gaza's only power station has stopped working after the fuel needed for generating electricity ran out on Wednesday, Gaza officials said.
2023-10-11 22:16
Grazer is third female winner of Fat Bear Week
Grazer, the third female winner of Fat Bear Week, has two litters of cubs and beat the larger Chunk in the final.
2023-10-11 21:52
California's ban on high-capacity gun magazines can remain in effect, court rules
By Nate Raymond A divided federal appeals court is allowing California's ban on magazines that hold more than
2023-10-11 21:51
A Chilean national wanted in the killing of famed singer-activist Victor Jara is in custody after his US citizenship was revoked
A Chilean national who's been wanted in that country in the killing of leftist singer-songwriter Victor Jara 50 years ago is now in custody in Florida, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said.
2023-10-11 21:46