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Archivists discovered the oldest known map of the stars under a Christian manuscript

10/30/2022 6:31pm
Archivists have uncovered a long-lost historical relic hidden underneath a Christian manuscript: the earliest known map of the stars, according to the Museum of the Bible.

Looming elections in US, Brazil pose test for Musk's Twitter

10/30/2022 11:13am
Pivotal elections in Brazil and the United States are likely to pose the first big challenges to Elon Musk and his promise to relax content moderation on Twitter. The platform's new owner has said he wants to relax rules created by Twitter to stop the flow of misinformation. Disinformation experts say a torrent of misinformation is already hitting voters in both Brazil and the U.S. If Musk makes good on his promise quickly, they say, that torrent could become a flood.

Permitless carry laws raise new dilemmas for police officers

10/30/2022 9:41am
Permitless carry laws in states including Kentucky, Idaho and Texas are creating a dilemma for police officers working the streets: They now have to decide, sometimes in seconds, if someone with the right to carry a gun is a danger.

Meet Dale Haney, the White House groundskeeper for 50 years

10/30/2022 8:11am
Presidents come and go, but White House grounds superintendent Dale Haney has been a constant through the past 10 presidencies. As of this month, Haney has tended the lawns and gardens of the White House for 50 years. But he may be better known for taking care of the president's pets.