The Taliban side lays out its demands, includeing the release of at least 8,000 more prisoners.
Deb Hardy
Staff Writer
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Joe Biden audio first shared by ‘Russian agent’ thrives online
Heavily edited recordings of conversations between Joe Biden and Ukraine’s former leader represent a new front in foreign election interference.
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Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way?
Antarctica remains the only continent in a ‘safe little bubble’ – and a global effort aims to keep it that way.
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‘Nomadland’ wins top prize at Venice Film Fest
Director Chloe Zhao’s recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand wins the Golden Lion for best film.
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Scientists plumb California data to understand extreme wildfires’ behavior
The smoke plumes alone, soaring up to 10 miles high, are unprecendented, researchers say.
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Charleston sues Big Oil for climate change adaptation costs
The South Carolina city on Wednesday became the first city in the U.S. South to attempt to hold major oil companies accountable.
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Yahtzee, Baby Nancy, My Little Pony up for Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 12 toys that are nominated for induction later this year. Three will be chosen.
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Boy’s shooting raises questions about police crisis training
An advocacy group says a police shooting that wounded a 13-year-old autistic boy in Salt Lake City reveals shortfalls in the way officers respond to a mental health crisis.
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Vaccine by Nov. 3? Halted study explains just how unlikely
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca’s suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be ‘no compromises’ on safety in developing the shots.
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Justice Department’s push into Trump defamation case could prompt delay
Attorney General William Barr is defending the Justice Department’s move to intervene in the defamation lawsuit against the president.