World Immigration Judges Say New Quotas Undermine Independence

The nation's immigration court judges are anxious and stressed by a quota system implemented by Attorney General Jeff Sessions that pushes them to close 700 cases per year as a way to get rid of an...

World US Agency Endorses Plan to Block New Mining Near Yellowstone

U.S. officials recommended approval on Friday of a plan to block new mining claims for 20 years on the forested public lands that make up Yellowstone National Park’s mountainous northern boundary....

World Mosul Woman Blinded by IS Bombing Makes Bread to Support...

Ibtisam Muhammad, 51, lost her sight because of an Islamic State car bombing in October 2016. But she never lost her will to continue her 15-year-old profession of making bread to support her...

World Authorities Return Fugitive Priest to Face Abuse Charges

A fugitive priest who fled the U.S. decades ago amid allegations of child sex abuse has been returned to New Mexico to face charges after being arrested in Morocco last year, federal officials said...

World U.S. to increase pressure on Venezuela, secretary of...

The United States is preparing a "series of actions" in the coming days to increase pressure on the Venezuelan government, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on...

World Pompeo: U.S. Preparing 'Actions' Against Venezuela

The United States is preparing a "series of actions" in the coming days to increase pressure on the Venezuelan government, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Friday. "You'll...

Science These new superthin antennas are made from metallic...

Superthin antennas could bring household devices and wearable technology online.

Science The way hunter-gatherers share food shows how cooperation...

Camp customs override selfishness and generosity when foragers divvy up food, a study of East Africa’s Hazda hunter-gatherers shows.

Science 50 years ago, a flu pandemic spurred vaccine research

A half-century after the Hong Kong flu pandemic, scientists are getting closer to a universal vaccine.

Science Astronomers Measure Precise Rotation Pattern of Sun-Like...

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi reveal that sun-like stars rotate up to two and a half times faster at the equator than at higher latitudes,... The post Astronomers Measure Precise Rotation...

Science Yale Scientists Detect Early Warning Sign of Psychosis

Brains of people at risk of psychosis exhibit a pattern that can help predict whether they will go on to develop full-fledged schizophrenia, a new... The post Yale Scientists Detect Early...

Science Gaia Mission Helps Improve Classification Scheme for...

There are about 4433 exoplanets in the latest catalogs. Their radii have generally been measured by knowing the radius of their host star and then... The post Gaia Mission Helps Improve...

Technology Telltale Games is reportedly closing down and cancelling...

Update  1 : 2018/09/21 2:40pm PDT Confirmed Telltale Games has won critical praise...

Technology Google app v8.22 beta adds new Sound Search widget,...

Google is rolling out v8.22 of its self-titled app. You'll now find a new widget for Sound Search hidden away, and a teardown includes several topics related to auto-downloading podcasts,...

Technology Apple Stores Experiencing 'Global' Issue With iPhone and...

We're hearing from a number of readers over the past hour or so that Apple's retail stores are having problems completing in-store reservation pickups for the new iPhone and Apple Watch models....

Technology [Deal Alert] LG G6+ down to $400 on Amazon ($100 off)

The LG G6 might not be the latest and greatest anymore, but the upgraded G6+ on Amazon is a reasonably good deal right now. Amazon just shaved $100 off the price of this device, leaving it...

Technology [Deal Alert] Today only, Anker's PowerCore Speed 20000...

With all your power-hungry gadgets, you really ought to have ample accessories to top 'em up. Anker makes quite a few such accouterments, and right now, you can snag several at deep...

Technology GoPro unveils Hero7 line with enhanced image...

Daredevils open your wallets: GoPro announced three new cameras on Thursday with the Hero7 line. With a price range of $200 - $400, GoPro’s Hero7 line provides power and performance...

Green Rumors Chrysler Looking to Cancel Storied 300 Sedan for...

Determined not to be undone by this week’s plans by VW to launch its electric MicroBus, FCA Chrysler is rumored ready to put its 6 passenger BEV Portal Concept Minivan into production and cancel...

Green Remembrance For Walter Mischel, Psychologist Who Devised...

Walter Mischel had an idea that became a pop culture touchstone. He wanted to see if preschoolers seated in front of a marshmallow could delay their gratification. What did the experiment really...

Green VW Reveals the ID Buzz Electric Kombi Cargo Bus: A...

With Type 1 Beetle Mark 3 in its swansong, VW decides in good timing that it’s ready to try its luck and good fortune on another storied halo, that some say as a van, has more potential of being...

Green Puerto Rico's Tap Water Often Goes Untested, Raising...

People in Puerto Rico don't trust the water supply, and with good reason. Local systems aren't adequately tested for contaminants, including lead. (Image credit: Rebecca Hersher/NPR)

Green Scientists Create Immature Human Eggs From Stem Cells

A Japanese research team made immature human eggs from stem cells that were derived from human blood. The technique brings scientists a step closer to being able to mass-produce human eggs....

Green In Lab Turned Casino, Gambling Monkeys Help Scientists...

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have identified a brain region in monkeys that influences their desire to take big risks. When this area is inactivated, the monkeys tend to hedge their bets. (Image...

Politics Trump vows to rid Justice Department of 'lingering stench'

President Donald Trump vowed Friday night to eradicate a "lingering stench" at the Justice Department, hours after it was reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed wearing a...

Politics 3 key themes in Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke’s first face-off

Ted Cruz tried to define Beto O’Rourke as a radical in their first debate. O’Rourke seemed unfazed. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) faced his Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O’Rourke in the first of...

Politics Vox Sentences: Rod Rosenstein’s high-wire act

Vox Sentences is your daily digest for what’s happening in the world. Sign up for the Vox Sentences newsletter , delivered straight to your inbox Monday through Friday, or view the...

Religion FFRF applauds bipartisan effort to protest blasphemy laws...

  The Freedom From Religion Foundation is applauding a renewed bipartisan effort to repeal blasphemy laws worldwide. This week, Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Chris Coons,...

Religion FFRF calls foul on proselytizing Georgia football coach

  FFRF is asking officials to cease imposing religious proselytizing on a high school football team in Georgia. A concerned resident has reported that Dawson County High School in...

Religion The Comics Section: Conspiracies and Hypotheticals

The latest from Jesus and Mo and Raging Pencils !           The post The Comics Section: Conspiracies and Hypotheticals appeared first on...

Religion SCOTUS should let stand FFRF’s court victory against...

The Freedom From Religion Foundation will be represented by renowned legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky in opposing a request today by Morris County, N.J., asking the Supreme Court to overturn...

Religion FFRF calls on IRS to investigate church, Trump adviser

FFRF, a national church/state watchdog, is calling on the IRS to immediately investigate a Texas church’s illegal campaign meddling. Eagle Mountain International Church in Newark, Texas,...

Religion FFRF urges DOJ investigation into Catholic abuse

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Justice Department to initiate a federal nationwide investigation into the Roman Catholic clergy’s serial sexual abuse and cover-up. “The...