The Associated PressFrank Jordans BERLIN–Fragments of a meteorite that fell to Earth about a decade ago provide compelling evidence of a lost planet that once roamed our solar system, according to a study published Tuesday. Researchers from Switzerland, France, and Germany examined diamonds found inside the Almahata Sitta meteorite and […]
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The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–Global warming is likely slowing the main Atlantic Ocean circulation, which has plunged to its weakest level on record, according to a new study. The slowdown in the circulation–a crucial part of Earth’s climate–had been predicted by computer models but researchers said they now can observe […]
The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–NASA’s Tess spacecraft embarked yesterday on a quest to find new worlds around neighbouring stars that could support life. “Tess” rode a SpaceX Falcon rocket through the evening sky, aiming for an orbit stretching all the way to the moon. The satellite–the Transiting Exoplanet […]
The Associated Press ROCKFORD, Mich. — A Michigan couple with 13 sons has welcomed a 14th into the family. The Grand Rapids Press reports Jay and Kateri Schwandt’s latest addition was born Wednesday evening, five days before the baby’s expected due date. WOOD-TV reports the boy weighs 8 pounds, 4 […]
By Monika Scislowska And Vanessa Gera The Associated Press WARSAW, Poland — People in Warsaw pinned paper daffodils to their clothes as the Polish capital held a day of commemorations Thursday on the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. People stopped in the street and officials stood at attention […]
:By Laurie Kellman The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Who doesn’t like babies? No one in the Senate, apparently at least not enough to block a historic rules change that passed Wednesday allowing the newborns of members into the chamber. Its passage without objection came despite plenty of concern, some privately […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press Not a day goes by that I don’t get a recipe request or question about the Instant Pot. So, dear readers, today is the day for my starter recipe for you Instant Pot (Multi-Pot, etc.) fans. I’ll start by pointing out that we are […]
By David Koenig And Claudia Lauer The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — U.S. airline regulators have ordered inspections on engine fan blades like the one that snapped off a Southwest Airlines plane, leading to the death of a woman who was partially blown out a window. The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement […]
By Gregory Katz The Associated Press LONDON — Meghan Markle hasn’t said if she will wear a tiara at her upcoming royal wedding, but if she does she’ll be able to choose from one of the world’s most remarkable jewelry collections. That’s because Queen Elizabeth II, the grandmother of her […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press During the month of Ramadan, observant Muslims perform daily fasts from dawn to dusk, only breaking the fast with a meal (usually a light one) after the sun sets. Fasting is intended to cleanse the soul, allowing Muslims to turn their attention inward, toward […]
By Alexandra Villarreal And David Koenig The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — A Southwest Airlines jet with a damaged engine and broken window made an emergency landing at Philadelphia’s airport Tuesday, and one passenger was critically injured. A former federal investigator theorized the plane blew an engine and the shrapnel hit […]
The Associated PressDan Gelston PHILADELPHIA–Dwyane Wade snuffed out one 76ers’ rally by popping a 16-foot fadeaway with the shot clock ticking down. Wade made a half-hearted attempt at reaching his hand out toward a fallen defender before he scooted on his way. Wade was up, the Sixers were down, and […]
