Sea level rise could destroy 20% of the world's GDP by 2100
Nearly 300 million people around the world are likely to face repeat flooding, new study concludes.
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Tropical Storm Isaias on verge of becoming hurricane
Forecasters say it's too soon to say whether and where storm would hit mainland, but added people shouldn't let their guard down.
Former Fed economist calls profession "a disgrace"
Economist Claudia Sahm cites systemic sexism and racism as problems that compromise the quality of our economic policy.
More MLB games postponed after Phillies staffers test positive
Weekend series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.
Big Tech companies report mixed earnings amid pandemic
Amazon and Apple had a blowout quarter, while Facebook stalled and Google saw its first revenue drop in history.
Dead seals are washing up on Maine shore after shark attack
Experts say that the increase in shark sightings along the Maine coast is partially due to a thriving seal population.
U.S. Marshals auctioning Fyre Festival merchandise
Notorious music festival resulted in millions in financial losses and landed organizer Billy McFarland in prison.
Trump continues to question voting by mail
Meanwhile, the Senate adjourned Thursday, with Republicans and Democrats far from a deal on unemployment benefits.
California Pizza Kitchen is bankrupt
More than 3,600 companies have gone bankrupt this year, a 26% jump from the year-ago period.
As jobless aid ends, many Americans struggle to afford food
Nearly 30 million people were sometimes or often unable to get enough to eat last week, Census survey shows.
Pence's campaign bus involved in minor accident
The vice president's office described the accident, which took place in Pennsylvania, as a "minor fender bender."
The story of how John Lewis and wife Lillian met
Xernona Clayton, a fellow civil rights activist, told the story of how she set the couple up — and even planned their wedding.
Obama urges Americans to honor John Lewis' legacy by voting
"When we do form a more perfect union... John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America," Mr. Obama said on Thursday.
Full appeals court to hear case regarding Michael Flynn
Earlier this month, the judge in Flynn's case asked the full appeals court to hear the arguments after an earlier decision demanded he dismiss the case, as requested by the Justice Department.
Fauci and Kaepernick to be honored with award
They may seem like very different men in very different fields – but they are both being honored with the RFK Ripple of Hope Award.
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protestors and police clash
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
President Trump, first lady vote early in person in Florida
