NASA launches billion-dollar asteroid probe on a 12-year mission
The billion-dollar mission is the first with multiple asteroid flybys in an ambitious bid to study the solar system's origins.
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Showdowns loom as Chicago cops resist vaccines
From Chicago to Los Angeles, public-safety workers defy mandates even with COVID-19 a leading cause of duty-related deaths.
Texas Senate passes controversial transgender student athletes bill
The controversial bill will head to Governor Greg Abbott's desk if the state house approves an amendment to the legislation's terminology.
Bill Clinton to remain in hospital overnight for treatment of infection
Mr. Clinton was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening to receive treatment for a non-COVID-related infection.
China crackdown on Apple store hits holy book apps
Makers of apps for reading and listening to the Quran and Bible say they've been removed from Apple's China-based store at government's request.
State-led vaccine lotteries were ineffective, study shows
Researchers observed "zero difference" in vaccination rates before and after states announced cash prize lotteries.
Could gut microbiome predict rheumatoid arthritis prognosis?
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic used gut microbiome data and artificial intelligence to predict clinical outcomes with an accuracy of 90%.
McDonald's tests McPlant veggie burger in U.S.
The Beyond Meat collaboration will make its U.S. debut on November 3 in select states, including Texas and Iowa.
SUV of mom and her 2 kids missing since 2002 found in Ohio River
The vehicle was registered to Stephanie Van Nguyen, who in 2002 disappeared with her 4-year-old daughter, Kristina, and 3-year-old son, John.
QAnon promoter Ron Watkins is running for Congress in Arizona
It has long been suspected that Watkins is the mysterious "Q" figure behind the conspiracy theory and movement.
Alex Murdaugh knows he's going to prison, his lawyer says
The prominent South Carolina attorney suspected of trying to arrange his own death was arrested at a drug rehab facility in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday.
Capitol Police officer charged with obstruction in January 6 Capitol riot
Michael Angelo Riley is the first out of over 600 people charged in the attacks who is a Capitol Police officer.
Justice Department to ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law
The law bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, around six weeks.
Nikolas Cruz to plead guilty to Parkland school massacre, lawyer says
Cruz's attorney said he will change his plea to guilty on Wednesday, accepting responsibility for the Parkland massacre.
Johnson & Johnson talc powder spinoff files for bankruptcy
Women have filed thousands of lawsuits against J&J, claiming its talcum powder caused ovarian cancers. Billions are now at stake.
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