Nation Sep 02 Brock Turner released from jail after serving half his sentence Brock Turner, who was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in 2015, was released from jail Friday after serving three months.
Science Sep 01 3.7 billion-year-old Greenland fossils are oldest yet, scientists say A newly discovered fossil from Greenland may represent the oldest known evidence of life on earth and could guide the search for life on moons or others planets in our solar system.
World Aug 30 European Union orders Apple to pay Ireland $14.5 billion in back taxes The company went on to say that the European Commission is trying to “rewrite Apple’s history in Europe, ignore Ireland’s tax laws and upend the international tax system in the process.”…
World Aug 26 French court overturns ‘burkini ban’ laws after public outcry The controversial ban on “burkinis” -- a full-body swimsuit preferred by some Muslim women -- has been overturned for the town of Villeneuve-Loubet by France’s highest administrative court.
Nation Aug 25 Swimming with Hawaii’s dolphins may be banned under a federal proposal Contact with dolphins is a huge draw for the tourism industry in Hawaii. These rules would impact tour group practices, such as approaching the animals by boat and snorkeling with them.
Nation Aug 22 Federal judge temporarily blocks Obama administration policy on transgender students U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor signed the injunction Sunday after Texas and 12 other states challenged the order, calling it unconstitutional.
World Aug 19 Lochte apologizes for not being ‘more careful and candid’ in Rio robbery claim The apology appeared on the American swimmer’s official social media accounts, a day after Brazilian police accused Lochte and three of his teammates of fabricating details of their claim that they were robbed at gunpoint on Aug. 14 by men…
World Aug 18 One Syrian boy’s moment of horror captures the world’s attention An image of an ashen Syrian boy, bloodied and dazed in the back of an ambulance, has attracted international attention this week.
World Aug 12 French mayor of Cannes bans ‘burkini’ swimwear A beachgoer in Cannes, France, can now be fined and asked to leave the beach if caught wearing a "burkini,” a full-body swimsuit preferred by Muslim women.
Science Aug 11 Hyperactive Perseid meteor shower starts tonight The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to be especially spectacular this year.