Plastics are seeping into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies. Can they be stopped?
In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is ...
Federal job cuts by the numbers: Will layoffs affect the economy?
Amaranth adds that in past periods of austerity, government employment has declined by 4,000 to 10,000 per month. In a report ...
Alert Day set for Monday as central NC severe weather risk reaches Level 2
The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of central NC under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather on Monday, which ...
The Latest: 1,002 people reported dead in Myanmar’s earthquake
Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed 1,002 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue efforts.
There’s less March Madness chaos this year in Spokane, with fewer teams and lessons learned
With fewer teams, games and fans in town, there’s a lot less chaos in Spokane for the NCAA Tournament. The city is hosting ...
Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration for its criticism of Denmark and Greenland
The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, ...
What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the ...
New US strikes against Houthi rebels kill at least 1 in Yemen
Suspected U.S. airstrikes pounded Yemen overnight into Saturday, reportedly killing at least one person as the American ...
Steph Curry scores a 3-book deal, starting with a “personal reflection” on his life and career
Steph Curry has a deal with a Random House Publishing Group imprint that you could call a 3-point play. The NBA superstar has agreed to release three books through One World, ...
What is the most American-made car?
With carmakers and customers alike bracing for President Trump’s 25% tariff on imported cars and parts, you may be wondering just which car is the most American-made.
No longer sick, Dodgers’ Mookie Betts hits a pair of ‘160-pound homers’ as he works to gain weight
Mookie Betts is no longer ailing, finally able to keep food down and eating up a storm to pack on the weight he dropped while ...
They fled Syria years ago. Now, they spend their first Ramadan back amid nostalgia, relief and loss
When Mariam Aabour learned of the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, she shed tears of joy. But as the time came to return ...