A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.

The president said the U.S. could "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island's oil terminal.

Israeli police stopped the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, citing war safety regulations.

NPR's Michel Martin asks retired Gen. Joseph Votel about the risks of deploying American ground forces in Iran.

Additional U.S. troops have reached the Middle East, with more on the way. While the U.S. military hasn't specified a mission, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed to almost all oil tankers.

Human remains found in the Netherlands could be those of d'Artagnan, legendary French swordsman and hero of the Three Musketeers.

Ahead of a Supreme Court case, U.S. Catholic bishops have filed a brief in support of birthright citizenship, arguing that its absence would "increase the susceptibility of children to statelessness." ...

Chinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. That means holiday promotions, and making chatbots useful in everyday life.

A bill making its way through the State Capitol would prevent artificial intelligence systems from being treated as members of the public under California’s transparency and public participation laws.

California Assembly Republicans are calling on the legislature to address the state’s affordability crisis, arguing that high costs are being driven by government policies and excessive spending.

San Francisco’s District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder announced late last week that she is resigning, due to unspecified health concerns.

President Donald Trump said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade.