Modern forensics offers clues in a 2,600-year-old Biblical mystery
Who wrote the oldest books of the Bible, and when? New research applies state-of-the-art forensics to ancient texts, with surprising results.
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Conflicting reports on Putin critic's recovery after poisoning
Article says opposition leader Alexei Navalny talking again after Novichok poisoning, which Pompeo says there's a "substantial chance" top Russian officials ordered.
Huge fire breaks out at Beirut port month after deadly blast
The blaze triggered panic among residents traumatized by last month's massive blast that devastated entire neighborhoods in the Lebanese capital.
China says it will join Russian war games with Iran and Belarus
Beijing says "Caucasus 2020" exercises come at an "important moment," citing the pandemic - no mention of soaring tensions with the U.S.
Far-right Norwegian politician nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Lawmaker says "no matter how Trump acts at home," his work on UAE-Israel peace deal merits consideration for the prize.
Mexico newspaper says reporter found decapitated on train tracks
Julio Valdivia, who had covered a region plagued by gang violence, is at least the 6th journalist to be killed in Mexico this year.
Greenhouse gas emissions back to pre-pandemic levels
Pandemic caused an unprecedented drop in the emission of greenhouse gases — but it didn't last long.
Iran pressured to spare life of wrestler who faces execution
Iran aired a statement by a wrestler who faces the death penalty and whose case recently drew a critical tweet from President Trump.
Church leader who blamed COVID-19 on same-sex marriage has the virus
Patriarch Fliaret, leader of one of the biggest Christian Orthodox denominations in Ukraine, said the "evil" of same-sex marriage was behind the pandemic.
Trump administration to withdraw 1,200 U.S. troops from Iraq
General Frank McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, said the number of troops in Iraq will be reduced from 5,200 to 3,000 in September.
Human rights groups urge IOC to move Olympics from China
Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics, but with scant evidence of humanitarian advances since it ran 2008 Games, there are calls for a change.
Russia calls poisoning allegations "hysteria" to draw sanctions
Under mounting pressure from the U.S. and its allies over the suspected poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Kremlin calls it all "hysteria."
"Boycott Mulan" trends after movie's release
Many are calling for a boycott because of something the star of the film has said, too.
TikTok struggles to stop the spread of viral suicide video
Some users have hidden the disturbing video within seemingly harmless content — so you may want to avoid TikTok altogether.
Vaccine trial halted after participant has possible adverse reaction
"This is a routine action which has to happen whenever there is a potentially unexplained illness in one of the trials," an AstraZeneca spokesperson said.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
