As four moderate Democrats joined Republicans, the committee voted to defer a vote until 2021 after the bill drew strong opposition from gun groups.
Author: Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY
‘Ghost population’ of ancient humans may have mated with ancestors of modern humans
A new study found that genetic variation within West African populations is best explained by the presence of a new ancient human species altogether.
Mice fighting over crumbs in subway station wins wildlife photo award in stunning image
Sam Rowley’s “Station squabble” was voted the Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People’s Choice award and will be displayed in London.
Why so many married couples are sleeping in separate beds
A survey says almost a quarter of married couple sleep in separate bed. Here’s why some are opting to part ways at nighttime.
Water to wine? Alcohol is flowing from this apartment unit’s faucets by accident
Media reports from Chalakudy in the state of Kerala say 18 apartment units were affected when alcohol buried by authorities leaked into a nearby well.
Two men from the same famed butterfly sanctuary found dead within days of each other
Raúl Hernández Romero was found dead Saturday. Last week, Homero Gómez González was also found dead. Both men worked at a monarch butterfly sanctuary.
China built a hospital in 10 days to battle coronavirus. These 19 photos show how it got done
Patients arrived Monday at Wuhan’s Huoshenshan Hospital, a 1,000-bed center constructed in 10 days as China battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Mom of 2 missing Idaho children misses court deadline to bring kids to police
Lori Vallow, 46, had until Thursday to present the two children to authorities in Idaho, but she, her new husband and her children were not present.
House to vote on DC statehood for first time since 1993, lawmakers say
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., announced a markup is to be held in February to consider a D.C. statehood bill.
Family of handcuffed man fatally shot expresses sorrow, relief after officer charged
Michael Owen Jr., a veteran of the Prince George’s County Police Department, was charged with murder Tuesday in the shooting death of William Green.