Eighteen of the 19 diplomatic missions that were shuttered this week because of a terror threat will reopen this Sunday, the State Department said. “Our embassy in Sanaa, Yemen will remain closed because of ongoing concerns about a threat stream indicating the potential for terrorist attacks emanating from Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula,” State […]
Enlarge image i A woman talks on an iPhone as she walks past construction of a new Apple store in Berlin in April. Sean Gallup/Getty Images A woman talks on an iPhone as she walks past construction of a new Apple store in Berlin in April. Sean Gallup/Getty Images U.S. trade officials have ruled that
Enlarge image i President Obama sought to address concerns over NSA surveillance measures at a White House news conference on Friday. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP President Obama sought to address concerns over NSA surveillance measures at a White House news conference on Friday. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Heading into Friday’s news conference, President Obama had a delicate
Nine young activists who have come to be known as the “Dream 9” were released from an immigration detention center on Wednesday, while their asylum cases come before a court. The Los Angeles Times has the background: “Last month, the five women and four men, who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, staged
Enlarge image i Researchers say one particular flavanol, (-)-epicatechin, may be the source of the brain benefits seen from consuming cocoa. Philippe Huguen/AFP/Getty Images Researchers say one particular flavanol, (-)-epicatechin, may be the source of the brain benefits seen from consuming cocoa. Philippe Huguen/AFP/Getty Images Wouldn’t it be grand (and delicious) if we could boost
Our nearest star is about to pull a once-in-11-years move by swapping its north and south magnetic poles. The sun’s polarity switch is a natural part of “Solar Max” — the period of peak activity during what averages out to be roughly an 11-year cycle. According to NASA, this year will mark the fourth time
John Tatum might be 94-years-old but that didn’t stop him from winning 2 gold medals at the National Senior Games this year. Tell Me More checks in on his success. Article source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=209843357&ft=1&f=1001
Enlarge image i Researchers have come up with an innovative patch to help you win the war against mosquitoes. AP Researchers have come up with an innovative patch to help you win the war against mosquitoes. AP In our “Weekly Innovation” blog series, we explore an interesting idea, design or product that you may not
Enlarge image i Instead of throwing out the nutritious broth that’s left over when you cook down greens, why not use it as the base for a delicious dish like this rockfish with clams in a garlic-shallot pot liquor sauce? Alison Aubrey/NPR Instead of throwing out the nutritious broth that’s left over when you cook
Enlarge image i Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com and soon-to-be owner of The Washington Post, last month in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com and soon-to-be owner of The Washington Post, last month in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images What does Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos
There’s a video making the rounds on the Internet that is pure gold. First the caveat: We don’t know what exactly is going on. The assumption, based on their dress, is that it features two Mormon missionaries dominating a pickup basketball game. First, you see the young men in white shirts and black ties miss
Enlarge image i Small declines in obesity among young kids could help stem bigger problems in the future. Corbis Small declines in obesity among young kids could help stem bigger problems in the future. Corbis A fresh analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the tide may be turning on the childhood