In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
Astronomers detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries. Called erythrulose, the sugar lurks in interstellar space.
Judge blasts Trump’s IRS lawsuit as filed for ‘improper purpose,’ recommends attorney discipline
A federal judge has slammed President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS, calling it an improper attempt to secure immunity and taxpayer funds.
Iran persecutes its Baha’i minority fiercely in a year of protests and war, rights groups say
Human rights groups say this year, amid anti-government protests and war with the US, Iran has mounted a crackdown of the Baha'i minority.
Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
Ukraine and nine European nations are partnering to build a shared ballistic missile defense system to counter ongoing threats from Russia.
Colorado fire was a ‘monster’ that ate anything in its path, fire officials say
A third of the volunteer Beulah Fire Department lost homes in the wildfire.
Is there such a thing as being too old to execute? Aging death row inmates are set to die in Florida
Florida is executing the oldest prisoners in modern history, sparking debate over the humanity of capital punishment and delayed justice.
Victor Marx, the Republican nominee for Colorado governor, has an unusual backstory. Here’s what to know.
First-time political candidate Victor Marx pulled off a narrow win in the Republican primary for Colorado governor. Here's a look at the unorthodox candidate and his unusual background.
Would hunters take a Lyme disease vaccine? We asked
Few people spend more time in the woods exposed to ticks.
Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in US
Financial regulators are issuing new guidance urging banks to screen customers’ citizenship status to mitigate credit risks and curb system usage.
Support for Israel isn’t a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that while older Jewish adults prioritize supporting Israel, younger generations focus on traditional religious practices.