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Hactivist group leaks Homeland Security personnel data
A hacking group leaked the files of more than 40,000 Department of Homeland Security personnel online, exposing names, phone numbers and addresses.
Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump’s pressure
The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don't like having to change their clocks twice a year.
Scientists identify possible new dwarf planet beyond Pluto
Scientists have identified a possible new dwarf planet orbiting the Sun beyond Pluto, which would be the sixth dwarf planet confirmed in the solar system.
South Carolina investigators rule Hayden Panettiere’s death accidental
The investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere has concluded after three months, according to the Greenville Police Department in South Carolina.
Jon Lovitz called ‘one of the biggest pervs’ by Hugh Hefner’s ex-wife
Crystal Hefner, the ex-wife of the late Hugh Hefner, has called actor and comedian Jon Lovitz "one of the biggest pervs," based on her memory of how he acted during visits to the Playboy Mansion.
Sunny Hostin calls for Jay-Z to boost Black coaches
Sunny Hostin of "The View" called Jay-Z's self-appointment as the star of the Super Bowl halftime show a "valid choice," but she also has some concerns to share with the billionaire rapper and business mogul.
Sick call: Maryland elementary closes for the rest of the week as 64 students and staff fall ill
Princeton Elementary School in Camp Springs was closed Wednesday for the rest of the week after students and staff got sick with an unspecified illness.
Longtime sportscaster Ernie Johnson to retire from ‘Inside the NBA’
When this current NBA season concludes, longtime "Inside the NBA" broadcaster Ernie Johnson will be stepping off the court for the last time as part of the show.
‘We can no longer claim air dominance’: Drones have redefined control of the skies
What do "air superiority" and "air dominance" really mean in the age of drones?
68 things to do in (and around) Washington, D.C. this Halloween weekend
There are plenty of tricks and treats to be enjoyed this Halloween week in Washington.
(Still) in their prime: Celebrities embody U.S. trend of women having babies later in life
Actresses Anne Hathaway and Hilary Swank are preparing to give birth after the age of 40, highlighting a trend of U.S. women bearing children later in life.
Fox News ratings sink 27% in October, still on top of CNN, MS NOW
Fox News lost 27% of its viewership in October but reportedly remains the most-watched cable news channel ahead of CNN and MS NOW.
Paper straws more harmful to environment than plastic ones: Study
A new South Korean study claims paper straws hurt the environment more than plastic straws.
Drone attack hits container ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast; all crew members rescued
Three maritime drones struck a container ship sailing in the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria on Wednesday, the country's defense minister said, the latest in a string of such incidents on NATO's eastern flank.
FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration’s effort to ease peptides access
A plan to give Americans easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with the policy's development.
Movie Review: In the family drama ‘Gentle Monster,’ the evil is coming from inside the house
"Gentle Monster" lets you fall a little bit in love with Lucy, Philip and their young son Johnny, before blowing everything up. This is a film about moral and societal evils and the webs we might spin to give a loved one the benefit of the doubt. Filmmaker Marie Kreutzer is not interested in letting the audience off the hook with a villain that looks like a villain.
Petition seeks Meghan Markle’s removal from ‘Junior MasterChef Australia’
A petition is calling for Meghan Markle's removal from the "Junior MasterChef Australia" competition show after she was announced as a special guest.
Rare Nanotyrannus dinosaur skeleton fetches more than $47 million at auction
A smaller cousin of Tyrannosaurus Rex, known as a Nanotyrannus, sold at an auction in New York this week for $47.3 million, making it one of the world's most expensive fossils.
Nightmare at Sea-Tac: TSA finds Freddy Krueger-like claws at Seattle airport
Security officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport got an early Halloween surprise when a man tried to get a pair of pointed claws straight out of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" through a checkpoint.
Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life
Documentary maker Ken Burns has won a $250,000 prize for his "significant contributions to promoting knowledge and understanding of American history."
