Several shark species are facing extinction. Here's how you can help
Older than dinosaurs and trees, sharks have endured a lot throughout their 450 million years on Earth. They've even survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on the planet. But many species of these aquatic apex predators are now in danger of dying out forever.
1970-01-01 08:00
Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for two infamous murders
1970-01-01 08:00
E. Jean Carroll asks judge to throw out Donald Trump's defamation counterclaim
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK The writer E. Jean Carroll, who convinced a jury that Donald Trump owed
1970-01-01 08:00
US climate envoy John Kerry set to travel to Beijing this weekend
US climate envoy John Kerry is set to travel to Beijing this weekend for climate talks with his Chinese counterparts, a Biden administration official told CNN.
1970-01-01 08:00
Landmark First Bank building in Philadelphia to be renovated and will become a museum
The landmark First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, subject of a fierce debate in the early years of the American republic, will be getting a $22.2 million renovation as part of a planned transformation into a museum
1970-01-01 08:00
Georgia grand jury handling potential indictments in Trump 2020 probe is sworn in
The Georgia grand jury that is expected to consider charges against former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies for trying to overturn the 2020 election was sworn in Tuesday after a three-hour selection process in Atlanta.
1970-01-01 08:00
Supreme Court stands by its guidelines after report raises new ethics questions
The Supreme Court is holding fast to its ethics procedures in light of a new report raising questions about the extent to which colleges and universities have used campus visits by justices as an opportunity to generate donations despite a general ban on judicial fundraising.
1970-01-01 08:00
Appeals court blocks construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline even after Congress says it can't
A federal appeals court has again blocked construction on a contentious natural gas pipeline being built through Virginia and West Virginia
1970-01-01 08:00
Youngkin launches efforts to get Republicans to vote early or by mail
Virginia's Gov. Glenn Youngkin is encouraging Republicans to vote absentee by mail or early in-person ahead of his state's pivotal legislative elections this year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man who stormed Capitol while free on attempted murder charge gets over 3 years in prison for riot
A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while awaiting trial for a shooting in North Carolina has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for attacking police with a flagpole during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021
1970-01-01 08:00
Oakland Athletics start process of applying to MLB for move to Las Vegas
The Oakland Athletics have started the process of applying to Major League Baseball to move to Las Vegas
1970-01-01 08:00
Amazon union is sued by former members seeking a new election for union officers
The union that successfully organized an Amazon warehouse in New York is being sued by some former members who claim the union is violating its own constitution
1970-01-01 08:00