Royal controversies loom over Queen Elizabeth’s 70th year on the throne
As Queen Elizabeth II is set to mark 70 years on the throne on Feb. 6, the monarchy faces era-defining threats that cast a shadow over its legacy.
How to fight the next new Covid variant
Maybe omicron will help bring us to that fabled “endemic” state. But we’re still thinking small when we should be thinking big.
Ford Free Bird mini-camper keeps US van life comfortably affordable
About five years ago, Seattle-area startup Caravan Outfitter launched one of the most affordable turnkey camper vans in the United States. Its $37K Nissan NV200-based Free Bird brought a compact, low-profile floor plan with everything a couple needed t…
Man attacked by tiger after putting arm into enclosure at Florida zoo won’t be charged
A Florida man who was badly injured by a zoo tiger after putting his arm into an enclosure will not be charged, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
U.S. restores Iran sanctions waiver as deadline for nuclear deal looms
A senior State Department official denied the move was a concession and instead characterized it as a “return to the status quo.”
Minneapolis mayor ends no-knock warrants after fatal police shooting
Minneapolis’ mayor on Friday ordered an immediate halt to “no-knock” warrants after the fatal shooting of Amir Locke in his home this week.
In a win for Democrats, N.C. Supreme Court strikes down redistricting maps
The 4-3 decision reversed a lower-court ruling and declared the new maps violated the state constitution.
Athletes to watch at the Winter Olympics
Lester Holt talks to NBC’s primetime Olympics host Mike Tirico about gold medal contenders at the Beijing Games, including figure skater Nathan Chen and snowboarder Shaun White.
Rescuers recover body of 5-year-old boy trapped in Moroccan well
A 5-year-old boy who became trapped in a well more than 100 feet deep since Tuesday has died, the royal palace in Morocco said Saturday.