Aug 29 Watch 10:23 Can an infusion of public R&D investment revitalize a lagging economy? By Paul Solman The U.S. government spends about 0.7 percent of GDP on scientific research and development, down from 2 percent in the 1960s. Less investment means fewer chances for breakthroughs like the weapon-seeking robots that saved thousands of soldiers in Iraq and… Continue watching
Aug 29 What new citizenship rules mean for children of U.S. personnel living abroad By Gretchen Frazee Changes announced this week mean some children born to U.S. personnel abroad will no longer automatically be considered U.S. citizens and will face more red tape to secure that citizenship. Continue reading
Aug 29 Why are longshot Democrats still running for president? By Matt Loffman The Democrats’ record-breaking field has been culled further by stricter criteria to participate in the next debate in September. Only 10 candidates will be on the stage Sept. 12 in Houston. But while a few other candidates have read the… Continue reading
Aug 29 WATCH: Trump declares new Space Command key to American defense "This is a landmark day," Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."… Continue reading
Aug 29 Judge ends case against Epstein with a nod to the accusers By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Richard Berman on Thursday granted prosecutors' request to dismiss charges against Epstein after he killed himself in jail. Continue reading
Aug 29 Mumps sickens hundreds of detained migrants in 19 states By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Mumps has swept through 57 immigration detention facilities in 19 states since September, according to a CDC report. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watchdog says Comey violated FBI policies in handling of memos By Eric Tucker, Associated Press James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump in the weeks before Comey was fired as bureau director, the Justice Department's inspector general said. Continue reading
Aug 29 Immigrants in U.S. military face new citizenship rule for kids By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released updated guidance that appears to mostly affect non-citizen service members but caused confusion among immigration lawyers and advocates. Continue reading
Aug 29 Trump administration proposes rolling back methane emission limits By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Methane, which contributes to climate change, is a component of natural gas that's frequently wasted through leaks or intentional releases during drilling operations. Continue reading
Aug 29 Florida braces for Hurricane Dorian By Freida Frisaro, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Dorian was expected to strengthen into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane over the next two days. Continue reading