Russian chess player banned from competing for supporting war
The 32-year-old chess grandmaster – the highest level a chess player can attain – tweeted his support for Russia during its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
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Chip manufacturers struggling to meet demand amid shortage
A recent report from the Department of Commerce found that chip demand in 2021 was as high as 17% more than in 2019.
NYPD accused of secretly collecting DNA for "rogue" database
The police routinely offer people who are being questioned about a crime a beverage, a cigarette or chewing gum and then collect DNA, the suit alleges.
NASA discovered more than 5,000 planets
More than 5,000 exoplanets have been discovered and 8,709 candidates are still being studied.
Fungus-ravaged bat proposed for endangered species listing
The population has plummeted since colonies infected with white-nose syndrome were spotted in New York caves two decades ago.
U.S. sanctions Chinese officials over persecution of religious minorities
Beijing threatened to impose tit-for-tat sanctions on U.S. officials after Antony Blinken called on China to end the "ongoing genocide" against the Uyghur people.
California woman accused of killing husband in 2015 captured in Mexico
Leticia Smith, 40, is being held on $2 million bail, San Bernardino County sheriff's officials said.
Crews rescue man stuck in pizza-sized storm drain field for two days
A passerby in an open field in Antioch, California happened to hear his cries for help, authorities say.
Divers say they likely found body of man missing since 2003
James Amabile disappeared after calling a babysitter to say he was running late to pick up his two daughters, his family said.
At least 1 killed after large tornado confirmed in New Orleans
Portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are under tornado watches until 11 p.m. local time Tuesday.
Senate candidate Eric Greitens accused of domestic violence by ex-wife
The former Missouri governor has been part of a child custody battle with his ex-wife Sheena Greitens since April 2020.
Government wants companies to disclose climate-change risks
New SEC proposal requires companies to spell out bottom-line impacts of everything from floods to rising fuel costs.
"West Side Story" star Rachel Zegler says she wasn't invited to the Oscars
"I'm disappointed too," Zegler said. "But that's okay. So proud of our movie."
Meta involved in "extremist activities," Russian court rules
The ruling applies to Facebook and Instagram, but spares WhatsApp, according to Russian news source Novaya Gazette.
Editor calls reporter to cover shooting, not realizing she'd been killed
Sierra Jenkins, 25, who covered education for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, died after the shooting outside Chicho's Pizza Backstage.
Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan
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Trump visits South Carolina, Peltola speaks out and more from the trail
Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86
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Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probe
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Investigation
Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
