2 female scientists make history with Nobel Prize wins
Two more female scientists will now go in the history books as Nobel Prize winners. On Wednesday, Frances Arnold, a Pittsburgh native, became only the fifth woman in history to…
Ad from 1,600 men in support of Christine Blasey Ford echoes 1991 ad from 1,600 African-American women supporting Anita Hill
Even before it begins, the public hearing with Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused him of sexual assault, is drawing comparisons to another time a…
2nd Brett Kavanaugh accuser certain about alleged encounter, her lawyer says
The attorney for the second woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct expressed his disapproval of how President Trump has mocked her account, adding that…
How to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence pummels towards the Carolinas and neighboring states, many residents are bracing for what officials are calling “the storm of a lifetime,” and its anticipated catastrophic flooding, storm…
Survivor describes deadly Colorado River boat crash: ‘I thought I was going to drown’
A passenger on one of two boats that collided on the Colorado River Saturday night says she’s “lucky to be alive” after one person died and three others remain missing…
18-year-old who pushed friend off 60-foot bridge now facing charges
The 18-year-old who pushed her teenage friend off a 60-foot bridge in Washington state, leaving her with multiple injuries, has been charged with one count of reckless endangerment. Prosecutors filed…
Starbucks to phase out single-use plastic straws for sippy cups, alternatives
Attention all iced coffee, shaken tea and other cold drink lovers — soon those icy beverages may come in containers that don’t use straws, if they come from Starbucks. Interested…
Dennis Rodman claims some post-summit credit for his efforts to ‘bring peace between the two countries’
The U.S.-North Korea summit gives Dennis Rodman, one of few Americas to meet with Kim Jong Un, “a little more shine of a light” for his efforts to “bring peace…
Rose McGowan on Harvey Weinstein: ‘I have a visceral need for him to have handcuffs on’
Harvey Weinstein turned himself into New York City police this morning to face criminal charges, and Rose McGowan, one of the leaders of the #MeToo movement prompted by the disgraced…
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama sign multiyear deal with Netflix
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have inked a multiyear deal with Netflix, the streaming service announced Monday. Interested in Barack Obama? Add Barack Obama as an interest to…