Study finds growing levels of microplastics in human brains
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
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Remains of all D.C. plane crash victims recovered
Officials said it'll take several days to remove all of the wreckage from the D.C. plane crash.
Divers find remains of North Carolina mom who disappeared over a year ago
Divers in North Carolina recently discovered the remains of a woman who disappeared more than a year ago, authorities said.
Design for Maryland's new Key Bridge unveiled nearly a year after tragic collapse
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) unveiled the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge almost a year after it was hit by a cargo ship, causing it to collapse.
Musk now has access to federal payment systems. What does that mean?
Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the safety of personal data.
Treasure hunter jailed for refusing to turn over gold coins scores legal win
Tommy Thompson's case dates to his discovery of the S.S. Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, in 1988.
Senate committee advances RFK Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary
The Senate Finance Committee advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination Tuesday.
Senate committee advances Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as intel chief
Tulsi Gabbard survived a crucial Senate committee vote on Tuesday, sending her nomination as director of national intelligence to the full Senate.
Here are Super Bowl 2025 ads you can already watch online
Some advertisers release their commercials ahead of the big game. Here are ads to watch before the NFL's 2025 Super Bowl.
Rubio lauds Salvadoran leader's offer to lock up deportees, U.S. prisoners
After meeting Secretary of State Marco Rubio, El Salvador's president has offered to house U.S. deportees and even American inmates in his country's "mega-prison."
Ex-nanny for Neil Gaiman sues author over alleged sexual assaults
The "Sandman" author has denied ever engaging in non-consensual sex.
Former USAID official calls Trump's changes "dangerous for the country"
Dr. Atul Gawande said denigrating USAID is "dangerous for the country" and shuttering its programs could make Americans less safe.
Some fear Trump's immigration policies will delay Los Angeles' rebuilding
In California, 41% of construction workers are immigrants, some of whom are in the country without legal documents.
MLB umpire fired for sharing sports betting account with a friend
Although the league found no evidence Pat Hoberg bet on baseball, his friend did so 141 times between 2021 and 2023.
Education Dept. to probe antisemitism at 5 universities
The Education Department announced investigations at five universities where antisemitic harassment incidents have been reported.
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