Biologists are trying to make bird flu easier to spread. Can we not?
This research into viruses could help us understand pandemics better – or it could cause one. The bird flu is…
The chaotic road to the 2019 Oscars ceremony, explained
The Academy narrowly dodged a revolt. We usually spend most of Oscar season arguing about the actual movies: whether they…
The Aurora shooter had a history of domestic violence and assault. He never should have had a gun.
Even a background check didn’t prevent Gary Martin from getting a firearm — even though he shouldn’t have been able…
The House inquiries into the secret Trump-Putin talks are (slowly) taking shape
Two powerful House oversight committees are getting their subpoenas ready. President Donald Trump has reportedly gone to extreme lengths to…
An ex-cardinal has been defrocked for sex abuse. This has likely never happened before.
The Catholic Church found Theodore McCarrick guilty of sexually abusing minors and adult seminarians over decades. The Vatican has defrocked…
Aurora, Illinois, shooting: what we know
At least five people were killed and multiple others were injured. A shooter killed at least five people and injured…
3 big things to know about Nigeria’s presidential elections
The incumbent Muhammadu Buhari is facing off against businessman Atiku Abubakar during a tenuous time for Nigeria’s economy and its…
Amazon scrapped its New York City plans. Some residents are elated — others are disappointed.
“I wanted there to be a deal, but not the deal that was on the table. I wanted there to…
Colin Kaepernick’s collusion grievance against the NFL, explained
Kaepernick’s lawyer and the NFL announced a confidential settlement in the grievance case on Friday. More than 16 months after…