Nov 13 Hundreds killed as powerful earthquake strikes Iran-Iraq border By Larisa Epatko A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the northern Iran-Iraq border region Sunday, killing more than 400 people in both countries and injuring thousands. Continue reading
Nov 12 Sen. Toomey says Roy Moore should step aside over sexual allegations By Associated Press Republican Sen. Pat Toomey says Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore should drop out of the race following allegations he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl decades ago. Continue reading
Nov 12 Should energy companies shut off power during windstorms to prevent fires? By Lauren Sommer, KQED Science A Southern California utility routinely powers down sections of the grid during extreme winds. Continue reading
Nov 12 Schwarzenegger calls on climate activists to change methods By Associated Press Movie star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wants environmental activists to give more attention to immediate health hazards like air and water pollution. Continue reading
Nov 12 Tens of thousands of far-right demonstrators march in Poland By Michael D. Regan Police in Poland estimated that 60,000 people marched through the city of Warsaw, some chanting "Pure Poland, White Poland" and “We Want God."… Continue reading
Nov 12 Allegations against Roy Moore roil U.S. evangelical ranks By David Crary, Associated Press Now, as Roy Moore's Republican U.S. Senate campaign is imperiled, there's an outpouring of impassioned and soul-searching discussion in evangelical ranks. Continue reading
Nov 12 To save a young woman besieged by superbugs, scientists hunt a killer virus By Eric Boodman, STAT Mark Smith wants to inject his dying daughter with a virus in hopes it might kill the bacteria rooted in her lungs. First, he has to find the right virus. Continue reading
Nov 12 Texas governor wants to double state guard in wake of Harvey By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday called for doubling the state's unarmed guard forces, which were stretched thin by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. Continue reading
Nov 11 Harassment case puts U.S. Senate candidate under spotlight By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press News that a sitting California senator is being investigated for sexual harassment against a young female employee has put a fresh spotlight on a legislative leader this week. Continue reading
Nov 11 Answering the question that won me the Ig Nobel prize: Are cats liquid? By Marc-Antoine Fardin, The Conversation A liquid is traditionally defined as a material that adapts its shape to fit a container. Under certain conditions, cats seem to fit this definition. Continue reading