Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint
By SARAH RAZA A bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers…
Cuban pilot charged in downing of planes lived in Florida
A Cuban pilot charged in the indictment that included former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the fatal downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes had lived in Florida
Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo
A dying star has never looked so lovely.
SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problems
SpaceX's newest and biggest Starship will have to wait at least another day before launching on a test flight from Texas.
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
It’s the 12th test flight of the rocket that Elon Musk is building to get people to Mars one day.
Spotting a deadly melanoma often takes a handheld device. Does your doctor have one?
A new campaign is calling on more doctors, particularly in states like Florida with high rates of skin cancer, to use dermatoscopes for all skin exams. Experts say too many…
Blood moonshot: Pitt researchers’ artificial, shelf-stable platelets are a major step forward for trauma care
Researchers said artificial platelets may just be the “holy grail” for a long-held problem.
Separate and unequal: The ‘Whites Only’ sign was a visible reminder of American racism
After the Civil War, the Jim Crow system enforced racial separation, supported by beliefs in white superiority, seen in "whites only" signs.
Hurricane season 2026: How to be sure your water is safe to drink
Boil-water orders are often issued after a hurricane — usually because the public utility has lost pressure in its water-moving systems, making it possible for contaminants to enter water lines.
Hurricane season 2026: How do you protect your boat in a hurricane?
If you have a boat, you need to make plans now to secure it in a hurricane.