Texas A&M University president resigns following controversy over failed plans to hire journalism professor
Texas A&M University president M. Katherine Banks resigned Thursday amid controversy over the school's failed attempt to hire a new professor to lead its journalism program.
2023-07-23 08:57
Kidnapping victim's "Help Me!" sign leads to girl's rescue, suspect's arrest
A 13-year-old kidnapping victim was rescued in Southern California after making a "Help Me!" sign to alert passersby, which then lead to the arrest of a Texas man.
2023-07-22 03:26
Stanford president to resign following findings of manipulation in academic research
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne said on Wednesday he would resign from his post after a review by a panel of scientists concluded that research papers he contributed to contained "manipulation of research data," according to a report released by a special university committee.
2023-07-20 02:58
Iowa governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Friday that bans most abortions in the state as early as six weeks into pregnancy.
2023-07-15 03:49
Russia's Duma votes for law to ban gender reassignment surgery, in further crackdown on LGBTQ rights
The Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, has voted in favor of a new law banning nearly all medical help for transgender people including gender reassignment surgery, in a raft of new anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia.
2023-07-14 16:21
Your questions on RTÉ's payment scandal answered
From Tubridy to flip-flops, what is the latest with undisclosed payments at the broadcaster?
2023-07-06 13:49
Irish government announces RTÉ examination
Minister Catherine Martin announces an independent, root and branch examination of broadcaster RTÉ.
2023-07-04 22:46
Big Tobacco posts warning signs at 220,000 US stores, wrapping up ongoing lawsuit since 1999
The largest tobacco manufacturers will have to post eye-catching warning signs about cigarette smoking in over 200,000 stores across America beginning Saturday, one of the final major steps in a lawsuit the Justice Department filed against Big Tobacco in 1999.
2023-07-01 20:00
Colorado web designer told Supreme Court a man sought her services for his same-sex wedding. He says he didn't -- and he's straight
The Colorado web designer who wanted to refuse LGBTQ customers and just won her case at the Supreme Court had claimed in court filings that a man inquired about her services for his same-sex wedding.
2023-07-01 06:21
Over-30s eye Australia gap year as age limit raised
Australia extends the age limit to 35 for Brits who want to live and work down under.
2023-06-30 07:25
Plan to slice New York pizza oven emissions by 75% causes backlash
The mayor weighed in over pushback on plans to reduce emissions from wood and coal-fired pizza ovens.
2023-06-28 06:48
Did Alan Turing Inspire the Apple Logo?
Apple's iconic logo is rumored to have been inspired by Eve's bite into the apple of knowledge, Newton's discovery of gravity, and Alan Turing's untimely end. Are any of these stories true?
2023-06-27 23:29