i i An artist’s rendering shows the Kepler spacecraft in its new mission profile, called K2. The space telescope has found a new planet outside our solar system. NASA hide caption itoggle caption NASA An artist’s rendering shows the Kepler spacecraft in its new mission profile, called K2. The space telescope has found a new
i i Nebraska and Oklahoma say Colorado’s marijuana law is unconstitutional, in a challenge to the law in the Supreme Court. Earlier this month, visitors from Texas smell marijuana at the Breckenridge Cannabis Club. Brennan Linsley/AP hide caption itoggle caption Brennan Linsley/AP Nebraska and Oklahoma say Colorado’s marijuana law is unconstitutional, in a challenge to
i i U.S. intelligence officials believe North Korea was centrally involved in the recent attack on Sony Pictures’ computer network — possibly out of retribution for its film The Interview. Above, a security guard stands outside a theater during the film’s premiere in Los Angeles last week. Kevork Djansezian/Reuters/Landov hide caption itoggle caption Kevork Djansezian/Reuters/Landov
i i George Stinney Jr. appears in an undated police booking photo provided by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. A South Carolina judge vacated the conviction of the 14-year-old, who was executed in 1944, saying he didn’t receive a fair trial. Landov hide caption itoggle caption Landov George Stinney Jr. appears in
i i The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. voted against Arizona’s appeal, which would have allowed a state ban on drivers licenses for young undocumented immigrants. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption itoggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. voted against Arizona’s appeal, which would have allowed a state ban on drivers licenses for
Citing the statute of limitations, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says it won’t pursue child sexual abuse charges against comedian Bill Cosby, who has been the subject of numerous allegations made by more than a dozen women. Prosecutors “noted the statute of limitations at the time of the alleged incident was three years,”
Cows were running free in Pocatello, Idaho, Tuesday, following in the hooves of a feisty heifer that escaped from a meat packing plant Friday. The pursuit of that cow made national headlines; five cows have now broken out of the plant in the past four days. Two cows remain at large, part of a cohort
i i Author Norman Bridwell and his wife, Norma, pose for a portrait in 2011. The creator of the Clifford the Big Red Dog stories passed away Friday at age 86. Charles Sykes/AP hide caption itoggle caption Charles Sykes/AP Author Norman Bridwell and his wife, Norma, pose for a portrait in 2011. The creator of
Russia’s central bank raised its interest rate to 17 percent from 10.5 percent in an early Tuesday decision that comes as the ruble continues its year as the world’s worst-performing major currency. “This decision is aimed at limiting substantially increased ruble depreciation risks and inflation risks,” the Bank of Russia said in a statement on
i i More than a year after he was nominated, Dr. Vivek Murthy was confirmed as the next surgeon general Monday. Back in February, Murthy testified about his nomination before a Senate panel. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption itoggle caption Charles Dharapak/AP More than a year after he was nominated, Dr. Vivek Murthy was confirmed as
i i Ride-hailing services like Uber have changed ground transportation for both passengers and drivers. As Uber rapidly grows, it becomes more difficult for its drivers to keep up with the hustle. David Ramos/Getty Images hide caption itoggle caption David Ramos/Getty Images Ride-hailing services like Uber have changed ground transportation for both passengers and drivers.
Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, makes his debut on The Daily Show. South African comedian Trevor Noah’s debut as a correspondent for The Daily Show generated quite a buzz as he poked fun at Americans’ fear of Ebola, the misconception that Africa is nothing but AIDS, huts and starving children, and police brutality in