Nation Oct 13 Police arrest one of 20 clowns terrorizing county in California If the movies “It” and “Killer Clowns from Outer Space” gave you the heebie-jeebies, there’s another reason to be scared of clowns: An outbreak of clowns in the San Joaquin Valley is terrifying residents.
Science Oct 08 These six diseases should worry you more than Ebola If you live in the U.S. and aren't traveling to West Africa, you're not likely to catch Ebola. But these six diseases should worry you -- especially if you're a parent with small children.
Science Oct 02 Just how much ice is left underneath Alaska’s glaciers? Scientists dig to find out Alaska's glaciers are facing a warm future. Scientists are digging into the icy giants to learn more about how they have weathered past climate changes, and if they will survive.
Science Sep 29 Elephants don’t eat peanuts, and 10 other things you should know about the pachyderms Used for centuries for war and entertainment, the giant mammals are in danger of extinction due to the illegal ivory trade. Elephants truly never forget, and they can cooperate, problem solve and are self-aware. But they have never eaten peanuts.
Science Sep 26 Expanding marine sanctuary is meant to save ocean from mass extinction President Barack Obama pledged Thursday to expand the largest ocean sanctuary to 490,000 square miles, six times its current size. The PBS NewsHour has been following how ocean acidification has impacted marine life and the Americans who depend on them.
Science Sep 25 Dissolving part of the brain for a clearer look at its wiring A new process developed at Stanford University lets scientists see inside the brain, using computer programs to fly in between neurons. It's the first high resolution picture of the brain's wiring, which could lead to cures for anxiety, depression and…
Economy Sep 19 Alibaba IPO opens with a roar on the New York Stock Exchange Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba began trading on the New York Stock Exchange at noon EDT today, opening at $92.70 a share — a 40 percent raise from its $68/share pricing the night before. That’s a bigger increase than Amazon.com saw…
Nation Sep 18 Home Depot says 56 million credit and debit cards leaked in security breach Between April and September of this year, 56 million payment cards used at Home Depot were leaked in a security breach, the company confirmed today. The home-improvement retailer announced that the malware responsible for the breach has been removed from…