2021 Tokyo Olympics: How To Watch The Summer Games

A 13-hour time difference between Tokyo and New York City means several competitions will be aired on a time delay.

Bass Music Artist SNAILS Drops New Single "Slime Zone"

The adrenaline filled track is out today!

REvil, Group Behind Ransomware Attacks, Disappears From Internet

All websites for the Russian-linked group responsible for a recent attack on the world's largest meatpacking company were down Tuesday.

Legislation To Legalize Marijuana Introduced By Senate Dems

The legislation would remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances and propose regulating and taxing it.

The Investigative Reporting Behind America's Obsession With Britney Spears' Conservatorship

No investigative story ever really ends.

Democratic Senators Call For Investigation Of Tax Avoidance

Senate Finance Committee are calling for an investigation into tax avoidance by the ultrawealthy.

George W. Bush Opposes End Of Afghanistan War

The former president told a German broadcaster he's afraid of what the U.S. withdrawal will mean for women and girls in the country.

World Hunger Surged In 2020; 1 In 10 People Undernourished

An annual food security report from the United Nations shows an additional 118 million people were undernourished in 2020.

Senate Democrats Reach $3.5T Budget Deal

The accord announced Tuesday night marks a major step in the party’s push to meet Biden’s goal of bolstering a pandemic-ravaged economy.

House Republicans Post Record Fundraising Ahead Of 2022 Race

Republicans raised $45.4 million over the last three months, while Democrats raised about $36.5 million.

The Best U.S. Cities To Call Home In 2021: U.S. News

The 2021-22 list compiled by U.S. News & World Report ranks the 150 most populous cities on affordability, job prospects and more.

Team USA Has Its Second Largest Olympic Squad Ever

More women than men will be competing for the United States for the third consecutive Summer Olympics.

Snakes In A Bedroom + BK Workers Have It Their Way + Organ Mix-Up

Here’s your 5-minute read to start the day: Two Jersey towns pull out the ropes; a picture-perfect rescue; and a kitten calamity averted.

Critical Race Theory Bans May Have Chilling Effect On What Schools Teach About Racism

A spate of state laws control what teachers can say about whether a state or the nation itself was racist from inception.

Water Issues Top Biden Priority: Interview With EPA Water Chief

Whether urban or rural, low-income people and communities of color face many of the contamination and aging water infrastructure issues.

U.S. ​COVID-19 Cases Rise Again, Double Over 3 Weeks

The COVID-19 surge is driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates in some states and Fourth of July gatherings.

J&J Vaccine Linked To Rare Nerve Syndrome: What It Means

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the warning Monday but stressed the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risk.

John Glenn's Fan Mail Shows Girls Dreamed Of The Stars, But Sexism Thwarted Their Ambitions

Young female fans wrote to the legendary astronaut about wanting to go to space "even though I'm a girl."

Teen Volunteers Get A Foot In The Door For Nursing Home Careers

Geriatric programs have helped teenagers get hands-on experience.

Wildfires Torch Western United States As Record Heat Persists

As of Tuesday, 67 wildfires were burning in 12 states. Oregon, California and Arizona are among places hardest hit.

Traveling This Summer? Here’s How To Keep Your Mind And Body Safe

Whether you need help filling a prescription or finding a doctor on vacation, GoodRx has you covered with these useful travel tips.

U.S. Consumer Prices Surge In June By The Most Since 2008

Consumer prices in June rose 0.9 percent from May and 5.4 percent over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since 2008.

Are Jan. 6 Rioters Traitors? So Far, Criminal Charges Say No

Throughout the country's history, the government has convicted fewer than 10 people for treason, according to the FBI.

Biden Quiet On Filibuster, Calls GOP Voter Bills 'Un-American'

In a Tuesday speech, Biden launched a broadside against his predecessor, Donald Trump, for his baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.

Goldfish A Whale-Sized Problem + $4M For A Babe + Broil & Burn

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Washington Monument reopens; Pearl Harbor hero comes home; entomologist’s rap; requiem for a dog.

2021 Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles, 5 Other U.S. Athletes To Watch

Already accomplished Team USA superstars look for more success as younger athletes seek stardom in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Biden Balances Fighting Rising Crime, Reforming Police

The president's challenge is to balance his strong backing of law enforcement with the reforms championed by many of his supporters.

States Got More Money From Washington Than They Needed For COVID-19 Relief

The flood of federal money may have been a rare occurrence in federal-state relations: too much of a good thing.

We May Never Know Whether The $56,000-A-Year Alzheimer's Drug Actually Works

An underlying problem exists wit the FDA’s “accelerated” pathway to approve drugs for conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

Biden Caught In The Middle Of Polarizing Abortion Politics

It took five months for the Biden administration to make a substantive policy change to advance abortion rights.

Top U.S. Commander In Afghanistan Relinquishes Post

Gen. Scott Miller's announcement moves the United States closer to ending the 20-year war in Afghanistan.

Mystery Songbird Disease + Hotel Gun Scare + Swan’s Happy Ending

Here's your 5-minute read to start the day: Bolts’ boat parade, ‘glamping’ hot spots, pastor saved after heart attack in pool.

Billionaire Richard Branson Reaches Space In His Own Ship

Branson and five crewmates from his Virgin Galactic space-tourism company reached an altitude of about 53 miles over the New Mexico desert.

Bonus Pay For Essential Workers Varied Widely Across States

About one-third of U.S. states have used federal COVID-19 relief aid to reward workers considered essential

What's A Suborbital Flight? An Aerospace Engineer Explains

It's a term that's been heard a lot as Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos prepare to touch the boundary of space.

Jailhouse Proposal + Twerking Gone Wrong + Happy Reunion

Here’s your 5-minute read to start the day: a ray of hope in Surfside, Sears pulls Ashli Babbitt T-shirt, and a drainage ditch reimagined.

Democrats Craft Voting Bill While Eyeing Supreme Court Fight

Democrats face dim prospects for passing voting legislation through a narrowly divided Congress. It's also likely to end up in court.

Tears, Politics And Money: School Boards Become Battle Zones

Meetings that were once orderly, even boring, have turned ugly as communities and candidates become galvanized by one issue or another.

Police Testimony Will Lead Off Panel's First Capitol Riot Hearing

The committee will probe how a pro-Trump mob was able to breach the Capitol, hunt for lawmakers and disrupt President Biden's certification.

Russia Must Crack Down On Cybercriminals, Biden Tells Putin

The call underscored the extent to which the ransomware threat from criminal hackers has mushroomed into an urgent national security crisis.