North America
New Evidence for How Humans First Came to America
Scientists have been pondering the Pacific Coast route for about 50 years as an alternative to the idea that humans sneaked past the ice further inland, to the east.
Up to 1,400 Sharks Gathering off North American Coast
Scientists are trying to understand why the generally solitary creatures are grouping together.
North America Sits on the World's Largest Mercury Pool
"There would be no environmental problem if everything remained frozen, but we know the Earth is getting warmer."
Scientists Discover Evidence of Ancient Supercontinent
The strange rock found in Australia bore a striking resemblance to some very distant geology.
New Anti-Trump Texts From FBI Agents Given to Congress
One official was removed from Robert Mueller's team investigating alleged collusion between Trump's presidential campaign and Russia.
Bitcoin Millionaire Funds Research on MDMA Treatment
The Pineapple Fund has given a $4 million grant to clinical trials on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.
First DNA Evidence of Early Native Americans Discovered
New evidence reveals a previously unrecorded indigenous population and poses a major challenge to existing theories about the earliest Americans.
Pakistan Warns Trump Against Taliban, Al-Qaeda Action
"We have sacrificed a lot. We have paid a huge price both in blood and treasure," a spokesman said.
Tallest Mountains In Alaska Are Getting Twice the Snow
Double the snowfall in Alaska has resulted from warmer oceans.
FBI Removes Thousands of Fugitives From Gun Checks
Law enforcement has changed its definition of a "fugitive from justice."
The U.S. Military Is Building a Fleet of Shadow Bombers
Construction is taking place at a secret desert plant in California.
This Is How Many Trillions the U.S. Has Spent on War
The amount is three times the official Pentagon estimate, according to a new study.
Sex Scandals Rife in U.S. Military, Investigation Finds
Since 2013, investigators have documented at least 500 cases of serious misconduct, many of them sex scandals.
Las Vegas Guard Jesus Campos Breaks Silence on Massacre
The Ellen Show is to broadcast the first, and possibly only, interview with the guard shot by Stephen Paddock.
Women Vets Have Double Suicide Rate of Civilian Women
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released findings from its analysis of veteran suicide data across the U.S.
President of Quebec Mosque's Car Torched
The Islamic Cultural Center of Quebec called the attack "another hateful act."
Climate Change: Giant Hail Set to Batter North America
Scientists find hailstorms will become less frequent—but their size and potential for damage will increase significantly.
Trump: Israel Will Be Destroyed Unless I'm Elected
The Republican candidate said that the Iranian nuclear deal with spell the end of Israel as a country.
Donald Trump Is Losing Ground, and He Knows It
The Republican candidate is sounding less confident about his chances of becoming president.
Canadian Police Kill ISIS Supporter in Ontario Raid
The suspect, Aaron Driver, detonated a device that injured himself and one other person in small Canadian town.
Why Trees Won't Save Us From Climate Change
A new study finds that climate change is significantly stunting trees' growth—hindering their ability to take carbon out of the air.
Canada Wildfire Causes Mass Evacuation of Entire City
The evacuation from the city of Fort McMurray is the biggest in Alberta's history.
Egyptian Student to Leave U.S. After Trump Threat
Emadeldin Elsayed agrees to return to Cairo after saying world would thank him for killing billionaire.
Man 'Waterboarded' Girlfriend He Suspected of Cheating
The 22-year-old is alleged to have tortured and interrogated his girlfriend in a fit of jealous rage.