"Touchdown confirmed!": NASA rover lands on Mars
The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
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Ted Cruz says he went to Cancun amid Texas crisis to be "good dad"
The Republican senator returned home Thursday afternoon.
Dolly Parton rejects proposed statue of her at Tennessee Capitol
Parton thanked Tennessee lawmakers, but asked them not to consider a bill that would allow for a statue of her on the grounds of the Capitol.
Winter storm devastates Texas as millions face water crisis
Nearly half of Texas residents don't have access to clean, running water.
Biden gets chance to leave mark on judiciary as judges step aside
There are 62 current vacancies on the U.S. district and circuit courts, and another 26 seats that will open up in the coming weeks and months.
How NASA will bring Martian rocks back to Earth for first time ever
Never before have humans brought a piece of another planet back to Earth. "If it sounds complicated, it is," a top NASA scientist said. "If it sounds extreme, it most certainly is."
White House economist says $1.9 trillion package would deal "blow" to COVID
The $1.9 trillion package "is calibrated to be of a magnitude to finally deal this COVID-19 virus the blow that hasn't occurred yet," Bernstein says.
Black franchisee says "systemic racism" has prevailed at McDonald's
Herbert Washington alleges McDonald's has not allowed Black owners to buy locations in affluent communities.
2-month-old ferret clone marks milestone in animal conservation
Two-month-old Elizabeth Ann was created from the frozen cells of a ferret that died more than 30 years ago.
U.S. would attend meeting with Iran and other powers if invited
The U.S. also told the U.N. that it has rescinded Trump-era travel restrictions on Iranian diplomats and pulled back threat of sanctions against Iran.
FBI investigating Cuomo's handling of nursing home COVID cases
The Cuomo administration did not report until late January that thousands of people living in nursing homes had died of COVID-19 once they were transferred to hospitals.
Psaki says vaccinating teachers not needed to reopen schools 5 days a week
The Centers for Disease Control has not said vaccinations are a requirement for teachers to return to the classroom.
Walmart to hike pay for 425,000 workers
Fatter checks coming for those in digital and stocking roles, but retailer's base starting pay still $11 an hour.
2020 saw record renewable energy growth despite pandemic
Last year was the first time the U.S. got more power from renewable energy than from coal.
Multiple animals die at sanctuary after winter blast cuts power
Among the deceased animals was 58-year-old Violet, who was the sanctuary's oldest chimp.
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U.S. Marshals official sidelined over alleged racist incident, sources say
FDA warns of rare vision-loss side effect from GLP-1 drugs
Top lawyer in DOJ's Civil Division is latest in string of resignations
Trump admin. proposes stricter unemployment work search rules
Fraternity suspended after video shows men on fire
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
NASA is recruiting new astronauts. Here are the qualifications.
