The crew of a scientific research vessel discovered a strange black goo clinging to their ship. Perplexed, they send a sample ...

People in Kerrville, Texas, say it’s difficult to recognize their community after flash flooding swept through last week, ...

During the Srebrenica genocide, 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were killed. It's remembered as the worst atrocity in ...

The fire ended up destroying homes across several communities, among them the historic Black neighborhood of Altadena.

The hip-hop duo delivers its best live performance ever recorded and one of the hardest Tiny Desks of all time.

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures ...

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens.

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The new album “ Popoloheno: Songs Of Resilience And Joy ” celebrates the stories and culture of Hawaii’s Black community. The project was conceived by Mahealani Uchiyama, who produced it and also ...

One of the summer's biggest blockbusters, "Superman," opens this weekend. But it's already been denounced by rightwing commentators, who claim its filmmakers are pushing a "woke" agenda.

The decision comes after the Supreme Court issued a ruling last month limiting judges' power to issue nationwide injunctions.

In the days since deadly flash floods killed more than 100 people in central Texas, there have been many questions about emergency systems in the U.S.