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Photos: Scenes from the 150th Westminster Dog Show - 2026-02-04T08:36:15-05:00
Hundreds of dogs competed for the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this week. Penny the Doberman pinscher was named best in show.

Congress faces tight deadline to fund DHS. And, Ryan Routh faces sentencing - 2026-02-04T07:59:19-05:00
Congress ended the shutdown, but now faces a tight deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. And, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump faces sentencing today.

How a Black fossil digger became a superstar in the very white world of paleontology - 2026-02-04T07:30:12-05:00
In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in the picture of the world our distant ancestors once inhabited.

At retirement's edge, homebuying math gets harder. Here's how to navigate it - 2026-02-04T07:20:51-05:00
How old is too old for a 30-year mortgage? It's just one of a number of questions that older Americans face when they are looking to buy a home later in life.

Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say - 2026-02-04T06:00:00-05:00
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.

Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal - 2026-02-04T05:53:31-05:00
They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.

Here's looking at you, kid: How the term for a young goat made the leap to children - 2026-02-04T05:00:00-05:00
Kid, meaning a young goat, is a word that was borrowed from the Vikings around the 9th century. Centuries later, it came to mean a child and a teasing joke.

Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split - 2026-02-04T05:00:00-05:00
The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.

You owe it to yourself to go on a solo trip. Here's how to plan one - 2026-02-04T05:00:00-05:00
Traveling on your own can be scary, but it can be one of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself. Three solo travelers share their experiences — and what makes for a successful trip.

As Trump pushes for Venezuela's oil, here's what to know about the U.S. and Iraq's oil - 2026-02-04T05:00:00-05:00
Oil analysts who worked in Iraq say Iraqi oil sales had more protections after the U.S. invasion than Venezuelan oil sales today.