Trump's "immunity" claim could backfire
“One thing judges don’t like is to be told they have no power," attorney warns
GOP Losers of 2023: Kevin McCarthy
"F--k you": After years of groveling, the former Speaker was dumb enough to believe Trump would return his loyalty
Leaving "the carnival of madness" behind
Political experts take a look back at the tumultuous last year — and make their predictions for the big year ahead
Is there enough evidence for Paxlovid?
Paxlovid has saved lives, but we need more research on illness duration, transmission risk, and long COVID
Space mystery solved by Babylonian relic
Archaeomagnetism helps us understand spacecraft hiccups — and why the humanities are crucial to STEM
Christmas blizzard expected in Midwest
South Dakota and Nebraska are expected to get major snowfall starting early Monday morning
"You've Got Mail" in a disappearing NY
Nora Ephron's 1998 rom-com delivers timeless messages about love, but also about what we lose embracing capitalism
Spirit "incorrectly boards" 6-year-old
“I want them to call me [and] let me know how my grandson ended up in Orlando"
Is fish oil really good for your mind?
Can the right foods really alleviate depression?
Clooney's "grueling" Boys in the Boat
Clooney explains why a sports film is like a rom-com, and Turner reveals what it took to achieve swing in the boat
Why "Doctor Who" holds onto the past
Ncuti Gatwa's Christmas debut augurs an incredible run. But "Doctor Who" can't leave David Tennant behind. Why?
My Christmas message to evangelicals
Too many evangelical leaders have corrupted the Christmas spirit. Here's how to get it back
What makes reindeer biology so unique
Reindeer really are in a class of their own when it comes to their unique evolution
Israel paying "heavy cost" in Gaza war
Palestinian deaths in Gaza reportedly reach 20,000; Egypt seeks new truce but Netanyahu vows continued war
How Christmas cakes became big in Japan
In the early 20th century, a young Japanese baker tried American strawberry shortcake — and the rest is history
Is seasonal depression real?
Experts explain the myths and realities of seasonal affective disorder — and what to do about it
Stylish "Ferrari" stalls on passion
Michael Mann's film delves into Enzo Ferrari's life, but his wife played by Penelope Cruz deserves the spotlight
Trump to appeals court: Total immunity!
Federal appeals court will consider immunity case next month; Trump's trial in D.C. faces near-certain delay
Trump vs. military: Grave danger ahead
Civil-military relations will be tested as never before in a second Trump term. The time to think about that is now
Escaping the right's man-panic
Republicans are exploiting male anxiety — and Josh Hawley's warmed-over Bible snippets offer young men nothing new
2023's most unhinged conspiracy theories
From the “fedsurrection” to “the new Wayfair,” right-wing media and GOP spent the year boosting blatant falsehoods
Starbucks wants Gaza boycotts to stop
The recent plea comes in the wake of Starbucks' tensions with Starbucks Workers United and poor holiday sales
How did host gifts become so fraught?
Host gifts as a whole are a subjective issue. It can be difficult to determine whether your host wants them or not
Men with bolt cutters steal Banksy sign
The sign, which featured illustrations of three military drones, was up for just an hour before being removed