Science Oct 07 2 scientists win Nobel chemistry prize for gene-editing tool Frenchwoman Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna came up with a method known as CRISPR-cas9 that can be used to change the DNA of animals, plants and microorganisms with extremely high precision.
World Oct 07 Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile The missile successfully hit a target in the Barents Sea, Russian General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov said.
Politics Oct 06 Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive for COVID-19 A senior administration official said Miller had previously tested negative as White House officials have tried to contain an outbreak on the complex that has infected Trump, the first lady and more than a dozen other aides and associates.
Politics Oct 06 WATCH: Arizona senate candidates hold debate A Mark Kelly victory would shrink the GOP's Senate majority at a crucial moment and complicate the path to confirmation for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
Education Oct 06 WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo gives COVID-19 and school reopening updates Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the closing of schools in nine Brooklyn and Queens ZIP codes on Monday. But he hasn't made a decision yet on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposal to close nonessential businesses in those ZIP codes.
World Oct 06 E.U. Earth observation program spots largest ozone hole over Antarctica in years The European Union’s Earth observation program says the ozone hole over Antarctica has swelled to its largest size and deepest level in years.
Politics Oct 06 WATCH: Biden delivers campaign speech in Gettysburg Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Oct. 6, where he will deliver remarks to the American people.
Politics Oct 06 Trump's doctor says president is experiencing 'no symptoms' The doctor did not provide any details on what medications the president is currently taking, including whether he has been administered additional steroids.
Arts Oct 06 21 MacArthur fellows awarded $625K in 'genius grants' The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation on Tuesday announced 21 people will each receive $625,000 over five years to use as they please. The foundation has awarded the "genius grants" every year since 1981.
Science Oct 06 Hurricane Delta now Category 2, roars at Mexico's Yucatan Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a Category 2 hurricane early Tuesday, packing 110 mph (175 kmh) winds on a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then grow to a potentially catastrophic Category 4 as it approaches the U.S. Gulf coast.