Thailand-Cambodia fighting enters 5th day, Thai PM confirms Trump call
Cambodia rejects claims of preparing to launch Chinese-made missiles and using foreign fighters in border clashes.
Queer couple shocked when video reveals who vandalized their rainbow flag
A Ring Doorbell camera recently filmed a mailman kicking over a potted plant containing a rainbow flag. The mailman has since been fired, and police
Einstein was right: Time ticks faster on Mars, posing new challenges for future missions
Clocks on Mars tick faster by about 477 microseconds each Earth day, a new study suggests. This difference is significantly more than that for our
The 22 best gifts for nature lovers and outdoor explorers, according to our experts
Our curated list of Christmas gifts for seasoned hikers, backpackers, dedicated birdwatchers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Insomnia and anxiety come with a weaker immune system — a new study starts to unravel why
People with anxiety or insomnia tend to have weaker immunity. The decline of a key immune cell may be a culprit.
Flood misery for Gazans awaiting next stage of peace plan
Gazans in tents have been hit by heavy rain as failure to find last Israeli hostage risks derailing peace plan.
Gas line explosion demolishes California house, injures 6
Gas line explosion demolishes California house, injures 6
Maduro says Trump wants Venezuela’s oil. But is that the real US goal?
The South American nation’s output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.
Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel
The Swiss singer says there is a “clear conflict” between Israel’s continued participation in the event and the values Eurovision stands for.
Indiana Republicans defy Trump to reject new voting map
Some say they were targeted with death threats and other forms of intimidation over the vote.
Japan reports 6.7 magnitude quake in northeast, prompting tsunami advisory
Japan issued a tsunami advisory Friday after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
An exoplanet, how ant colonies deal with disease and a volcanoes-Black Death link
Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR’s Short Wave discuss an Earth-sized exoplanet, how ant colonies deal with disease and a possible link between volcanoes
Forget flowers: These ancient plants attract pollinators by getting hot
While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared.