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4,000-year-old vial contains ancient red lipstick, archaeologists say
03/18/2024 11:07pm
(cnn) — A small stone vial discovered in southeastern Iran contained a red cosmetic that was likely used as a lip
Foundation cancels RBG award ceremony that would have honored Musk, Murdoch after family’s outcry
03/18/2024 10:44pm
(cnn) — The foundation that selected SpaceX Ceo Elon Musk, conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch and other honorees
Sens. Lee and Cruz challenge FCC's 'Digital Equity' rules
03/18/2024 10:33pm
Sens. Mike Lee and Ted Cruz and 17 other senators challenged the Federal Communications Commission's "Digital Discrimination" rule by filing a resolution that would strike it down if approved.
Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
03/18/2024 10:13pm
The Supreme Court on Monday has extended its block, for now, on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out.
Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on hobbies
03/18/2024 9:50pm
The fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Joann's more than 800 stores and its website will continue to operate normally during the bankruptcy process, the company said.
How much are wind turbines dragging down home values? A new study has surprising answers
03/18/2024 9:30pm
(cnn) — As wind energy expands in the United States, concerns have grown about the potential for tall turbines to be a
Suspect accused of killing Muslim men in Albuquerque found guilty of murder
03/18/2024 8:40pm
(cnn) — A man who was accused of killing three Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2022, sparking widespread fear
Dozens of US citizens evacuate Haiti on first State Department charter flight
03/18/2024 8:00pm
(cnn) — Dozens of Us citizens have been evacuated from Haiti on a State Department charter flight, with more
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
03/18/2024 7:35pm
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products.
Putin extends rule in predetermined Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
03/18/2024 5:33pm
President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new threats against the West.
'Art and science': How bracketologists are using artificial intelligence this March Madness
03/18/2024 4:05pm
College hoops fans might want to think again before pinning their hopes of a perfect March Madness bracket on artificial intelligence.
Gov. Cox gives Gridiron speech, and it turns out he's pretty funny
03/18/2024 3:04pm
Utah's Gov. Spencer Cox reportedly brought the house down with his speech Saturday night, where he poked fun at himself, his party, Biden and the Democrats — and Utah.
‘Peak bloom!’: Cherry blossoms open early in DC, park service announces
03/18/2024 1:15pm
Washington -- The cherry blossoms lining the National Mall in Washington, Dc, have hit “peak bloom,” bursting open in
Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, sources say
03/18/2024 11:37am
SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency, five sources familiar with the program said, demonstrating deepening ties between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company and national security agencies.
2nd man charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'
03/18/2024 11:02am
A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz," according to an indictment made public Sunday.
Biden pushes for expansion in women's health research
03/18/2024 10:22am
President Joe Biden will issue an executive order on Monday expanding U.S. government research on women's health, while spending $200 million next year to better understand issues including sexual and reproductive conditions.
Trump fails to get appeal bond for $454M civil fraud judgment, lawyers say
03/18/2024 9:19am
Donald Trump has so far been unable to obtain a bond that would allow him to appeal a $454 million judgment against the former president in a New York civil fraud case without posting the full amount himself, his lawyers said on Monday.
What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
03/18/2024 6:15am
A California lawmaker is trying to get the state Legislature to rethink policymaking by creating a committee to study how to make people happier. It is called the Select Committee on Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes, and lawmakers held its first hearing this week.
