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What Cosmic Crash Confirmed: Einstein Was As Good As Gold

When two extremely dense neutron stars crashed together in a distant galaxy, astronomers struck scientific gold, confirming previously unproven theories, including some from Albert Einstein.

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Pleads Guilty To Desertion, Misbehavior

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, five years a Taliban captive after abandoning his post in Afghanistan, pleaded guilty Monday to desertion and misbehavior-before-the-enemy charges that could put him in prison for life.

Wildfires Now Up To 100 Miles Wide As Death Toll Reaches 40

While wildfires are still burning powerfully in parts of Northern California, some of the tens of thousands of evacuees are getting antsy to return to homes that aren’t under immediate threat. Others want to see if they still have homes to return to.

Gusty Winds Fan California Wildfires, Force More Evacuations

Rising winds fanned the California wildfires again Saturday, forcing hundreds more people to flee from their homes in the state’s fabled wine country and testing the efforts of crews who have spent days trying to corral the flames behind firebreaks.

Arena Quits As U.S. Men's Coach After Missing World Cup

Bruce Arena resigned as U.S. men’s national team coach on Friday, three days after the Americans failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Trump Said to Disparage but Not Bolt from Iranian Nuke Deal

President Donald Trump will say Friday the Iran nuclear deal is no longer in U.S. national security interests, but he won’t withdraw from the landmark 2015 accord or immediately re-impose sanctions against Tehran, according to U.S. officials and outside advisers to the administration.

Trump to Issue Stop-Payment Order on Health Care Subsidies

In a brash move likely to roil insurance markets, President Donald Trump will “immediately” halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law he has been trying to unravel for months.

House Set To Pass $36.5 Billion For Hurricane, Wildfire Relief

President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico on Thursday, insisting that federal help will be limited and blaming the U.S. territory for its financial struggles. The broadside came as the House headed toward passage of a $36.5 billion disaster aid package, including assistance for Puerto Rico.

Taking a Knee Proves Legal Grey Area

NFL player's right to take a knee during the National Anthem appears to be a grey area.

Boy Scouts Decision To Allow Girls Draws Controversy

Not everyone is buying to the Boy Scouts decision to let girls become Cub Scouts and eventually Eagle Scouts.

Trump Hopes to Boost Lower-Premium Health Insurance Plans

Frustrated by failures in Congress, President Donald Trump will try to put his own stamp on health care with an executive order Thursday that aims to make lower-premium plans more widely available.

White House: Trump Picks Deputy Chief Of Staff To Lead DHS

President Donald Trump will nominate his deputy chief of staff, Kirstjen Nielsen, as his next secretary of Homeland Security, the White House announced Wednesday.

NCAA To Form Commission In Response To Bribery Scheme

The NCAA said it will form a commission to study the inner workings of college basketball in response a federal investigation into bribery and fraud that rocked the sport and implicated several assistant coaches.

NASA Using Asteroid’s Close Flyby To Test Warning Network

NASA is using an asteroid’s close flyby to test Earth’s warning network for incoming space rocks.

Hotel Worker Warned Of Shooter Before Las Vegas Massacre

A maintenance worker said Wednesday he told hotel dispatchers to call police and report a gunman had opened fire with a rifle inside Mandalay Bay before the shooter began firing from his high-rise suite into a crowd at a nearby musical performance.

In Historic Change, Boy Scouts To Let Girls In Some Programs

Embracing a historic change, the Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next year and to establish a new program for older girls using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts.

Police To Arrest 10 People In LSU Fraternity Pledge's Death

One of the ten people facing hazing charges in the death of a LSU fraternity pledge after a night of drinking, is from Charlotte.

Puerto Ricans Leave For U.S. Mainland As Storm Woes Linger

Lourdes Rodriguez fled Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria filled her home in the northern town of Vega Baja with mud, ruining mattresses and other belongings. She thought it would be a short stay with her daughter in Florida, but three weeks later there’s still no power or water back home.