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WATCH: SpaceX tests Dragon capsule for launching humans into space

By Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation

The launch window opens on Saturday at 2:49 a.m. EST, and is the first time the privately owned capsule, which is designed to carry humans into space, is testing its ability.

Families of Texas church massacre victims sue gun retailer

By Associated Press

The lawsuit alleges Academy Sports & Outdoors illegally sold the assault-style rifle, high-capacity magazine and ammunition used to kill more than two dozen people at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.

Why climate change is an 'all-encompassing threat'

Although a candidate just entered the 2020 presidential race with a platform centered on climate change, some experts say Americans aren’t fully aware of the scope and seriousness of global warming. Among them is David Wallace-Wells, who argues in a…

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WATCH: New York Times columnist David Brooks calls on Americans to transcend their differences

We are infected by "a culture of hyper-individualism,” Brooks told a crowd Wednesday during a keynote address at the Knight Media Forum in Miami.

PG&E says its equipment is the 'probable' cause of California fire

By Sudhin Thanawala, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

The embattled utility company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in January, said it's taking a $10.5 billion charge for claims connected to the fire.

Walmart promises to make 'every effort' to keep greeters with disabilities

By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

Walmart plans to replace the greeter position with a "customer host" role that requires the employee be able to lift heavy weights, climb ladders and do other tasks.

Otto Warmbier's parents blame North Korea 'evil regime' for son's death

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Fred and Cindy Warmbier rebuked President Donald Trump, who said he takes Kim Jong Un "at his word" that he was unaware of alleged mistreatment of Otto Warmbier.

Bill lengthening gun background checks passed by House

By Associated Press

Capping two days of action on gun control, the House has passed legislation to allow a review period of up to 10 days for background checks on firearms purchases.

4 senators push resolution to halt Trump's border emergency

By Alan Fram, David Sharp, Associated Press

A small bipartisan group of senators planned to introduce a resolution Thursday aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to finance additional miles of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The shrinking number of special ed teachers adds to schools' pressures

By Christina A. Samuels, Alex Harwin, Education Week

Federal statistics show that there's not only a shortage of special education teachers, but also a "quality shortage" -- a relatively high percentage of special education teachers in a state who are not fully qualified.