Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are 34,000 years old, meaning they are the oldest known active termite hillsRead More
Cybersecurity experts and French officials say Russian disinformation campaigns against France are zeroing in on legislative elections and the Olympic Games which open in Paris at the end of the monthRead More
President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers who stole a locomotive in Confederate territory and drove it north while destroying railroad tracks and telegraph lines. (Image credit: Susan Walsh) Read More
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said he chose not to testify at his trial because he believes prosecutors failed to prove the bribery case against him. Closing arguments may begin as early as Monday. (Image credit: Larry Neumeister) Read More
New Mexico’s statewide public defenders office says a recent cybersecurity breach could delay some court proceedings across the stateRead More
President Biden huddled with Democratic governors at the White House amid concerns about the fallout from his debate performance. Read More
Firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Northern California that has forced at least 13,000 people to evacuate. The fire’s cause is being investigated. (Image credit: Noah Berger) Read More
Campbell was hired Wednesday for the Kraken, becoming the first woman in an on-the-bench role as an assistant or associate coach in NHL history. She was a decorated player in the NCAA and in Canada. (Image credit: Jason Redmond) Read More
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school dayRead More
The Supreme Court suggests a president’s conversations with Justice Department officials are out of bounds for prosecutors — even when he may be pressing them about investigations of his rivals. (Image credit: Samuel Corum) Read More