Ancient restaurant highlights Iraq's archeology renaissance
An international archeological mission has found the remnants of a 5,000-year-old restaurant in the ancient city of Lagash in southern Iraq.
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In heart of Haiti's gang war, one hospital stands its ground
As gangs tighten their grip on Haiti, many medical facilities in the Caribbean nation have closed. One hospital is standing its ground in one of the most violent parts of Haiti’s capital.
Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?
Scientists are studying hundreds of dogs at the Chernobyl disaster site that have managed to survive in extremely harsh conditions. They hope that examining the animals' genetics will give them insight into how humans can live in the most brutal of environments.
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
Pressure from Russian forces mounted Saturday on Ukrainians hunkered down in Bakhmut.
New Easter Island statue found in volcanic crater's dry lake
Researchers have found a new moai statue in a dry lake on the Chilean island of Rapa Nui, joining the approximately 1,000 other iconic monolithic sculptures on what is internationally known as Easter Island.
Actor Tom Sizemore dies; Murdaugh trial ends in life sentence; Walgreens limits abortion pill sales; and more morning headlines
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Slovakia basks under NATO umbrella, sends Ukraine old arms
Former Soviet satellite Slovakia has been a NATO member since 2004, but the reality of belonging to the world’s biggest military alliance really kicked in after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago.
Global race to boost electric vehicle range in cold weather
Testing carried out by companies, agencies and governments show popular EV models can lose roughly 10% to 36% of their advertised range in temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Biden and Scholz: US, Germany in 'lockstep' on Ukraine war
Both leaders said they would continue working "in lockstep," and Biden thanked Scholz for helping to "maintain the pressure" on Russia.
Europe pushes for moon to have its own time zone
With more lunar missions than ever on the horizon, the European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own time zone.
Environmentalists pile on pressure in Indian Ocean tuna row
An ongoing row between the European Union and coastal Indian Ocean nations over sustainable tuna fishing continues to simmer.
US, Russia hold highest-level talk since Ukraine invasion
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met on the sidelines of the G-20 conference in India.
Sun, wind aplenty, Spain vies to lead EU in green hydrogen
Spain is building on its reputation in renewable energy to position itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen.
Statue of Little Mermaid vandalized again in Denmark
The rock was painted in the white, blue and red stripes of the Russian flag. No one has taken responsibility for the act.
SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station
"Welcome to orbit," SpaceX Launch Control radioed. "If you enjoyed your ride, please don't forget to give us five stars."
Prince Harry, Meghan asked to leave UK home in royal rift
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have been asked to vacate their home in Britain.
Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform
The 16th century pope responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar now has another, celestial claim to fame: an asteroid.
Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform
The 16th century pope responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar now has another, celestial claim to fame: an asteroid.
Ukraine's northeastern front could decide new battle lines
Battles stepped up in recent weeks near Kupiansk, a strategic town on the eastern edge of Kharkiv province by the banks of the Oskil River.
New China committee debuts, warns of 'existential struggle'
A special House committee dedicated to countering China is beginning its work, with a prime-time hearing on Tuesday designed to awaken Americans to the dangers the Chinese government poses to the United States’ economy and security.
