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Science
A Permian fossil may reveal the oldest known flowering-plant structure
Despite the importance and dominance of angiosperms ("flowering plants") in the current ecosystem, it is rather surprising that we know so l
World
8/31: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for the first time in weeks; at least two dead, several missing after Grand Canyon flash floods.
Sport
Saka earns hard-fought win for Arsenal at Villa
Bukayo Saka's goal just before the hour mark was enough for champions Arsenal to maintain their perfect start with a 1-0 win over Aston Vill
Sport
How did match-winner Saka do at Villa Park?
How Aston Villa and Arsenal's players rated following the Gunners' 1-0 win.
World
Khat is a drug increasingly being smuggled into the US - but what the heck is it?
About 1,200 pounds of khat were seized at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport earlier this month
Politics
Giants Sign Former 3rd-Round Pick Back One Day After Releasing Him
The New York Giants signed a recently released wide receiver to their practice squad after he cleared waivers.
Finance
This maneuver is boosting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle East oil producers are finding more ways to evade Iranian threats and push more of their product to market.
Finance
The S&P 500 usually falls in September. Why this year should be different.
As U.S. stocks head into September, a key trading level suggests the S&P 500 could dodge a big loss in what is historically a turbulent mont
Sport
Aston Villa v Arsenal: Premier League – live
World
News live: Penny Wong has ‘grave concerns’ for missing Australians in Nepal; capital city house prices fall below $1m
Australian flight transporting aid supplies leaves for Nepal this morning. Follow updates live e price has slipped back below $1m as b
Politics
DHS Voter Fraud Push: Map of States Requiring Proof of ID or Citizenship
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli raised concerns about ID checks during voter registration as DHS plans a wider crackdown on fraud.
World
Teen girl who recorded livestream of San Diego mosque shooting charged with murder, DA says
In North Carolina, aiding-and-abetting charges carry the same punishment as if the girl had committed the attack herself
World
Xi, Putin hold talks ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are among the heads of state attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit t
World
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement
Sport
'Beautiful but difficult journey': The moments that defined Lionel Messi's Argentina career
Messi announced his international retirement on Monday after two decades with Argentina's national team, a tenure headlined by a World Cup t
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Journal
What Triggered the Devastating Floods in Nepal and Tibet, and Are We Due for More in the Future? Here's What Scientists Know So Far
Natural hazards researchers suspect that a landslide involving a glacier triggered the event, and they say more could happen because of huma
World
Teen charged with murder for recording San Diego mosque shooting livestream
North Carolina DA says girl, 17, who disseminated attackers’ manifesto charged with murder by aiding and abettingA 17-year-old North Carolin
Finance
How to profit from September stock-market weakness
Some industries do well in September, despite overall market weakness.
World
Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Nablus, while in Hebron settlers cleared land for a new outpost.
World
Bad news for Trump as more Americans admit they regret voting for him
World
Trump's plan for economic D-day for Iran has one big hole: China
The Trump administration says it's asking countries to voluntarily cut off business with Iran to squeeze its economy further. But the most c
Politics
Bessent Claims Canada Is Too Small to Fight a Trade War With the U.S.
At gathering of G20 finance ministers, the Treasury secretary accused Canada’s prime minister of starting a “political shouting match” over
Politics
Bessent Claims Canada Is Too Small to Fight a Trade War
At gathering of G20 finance ministers, the Treasury secretary accused Canada’s prime minister of starting a “political shouting match” over
World
Trump gets the Pete Hegseth 2028 question. His response won’t make JD Vance happy
Trump says ‘a lot of people’ considering 2028 runs, and indicates no favorites as Vance remains the presumed successor in all but name
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