Facebook is acknowledging that governments or other malicious non-state actors are using its social network to sway political sentiment, including elections. That’s a long way from CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s assertion …
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11 Dead of Mystery Illness in Liberia as Ebola Is Ruled Out
United Nations officials say at least 11 people have died from a mysterious illness in Liberia, and tests have been negative for the Ebola virus. The World Health Organization said …
your ads here!US Economy Grows at Disappointing 0.7% in First Quarter
The latest economic data indicate the U.S. economy is growing at the slowest rate in three years. The GDP or gross domestic product, the broadest measure of all goods and …
your ads here!Robots, Tasers Join Battle Against Invasive Species
A robot zaps and vacuums up venomous lionfish in Bermuda. A helicopter pelts Guam’s trees with poison-baited dead mice to fight the voracious brown tree snake. A special boat with …
your ads here!FIFA Audit Official Admits Bribery in US Probe
The sprawling American investigation of bribery and corruption in international soccer has reached into Asia and claimed the first guilty plea from a senior official in the new FIFA leadership. …
your ads here!Apple Cuts Off Payments, Qualcomm Slashes Expectations
Qualcomm slashed its profit expectations Friday by as much as a third after saying that Apple is refusing to pay royalties on technology used in the iPhone. Its shares hit …
your ads here!Driverless Apple Car Spotted in Silicon Valley
Just weeks after receiving official approval, an Apple self-driving car has been seen making its way through the streets of Silicon Valley. The Lexus fitted with various sensors is the …
your ads here!Marchers to Protest Trump’s Climate Policies
Another protest march will take place in Washington Saturday. The People’s Climate March targets President Donald Trump’s efforts to undo action on climate change. A movement that began with a …
your ads here!Recovery School Helps Addicts Take it Day by Day
Drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to rise. The majority of those deaths can be attributed to opioids, synthetic or natural drugs that when used correctly relieve pain. …
your ads here!Robot Takes Recovering Child to Her Seat in Class
“I would like for you to have a pencil out on your desk,” fifth-grade teacher Mary Fucella said to her reading class at Point Pleasant Elementary School in Glen Burnie, …
your ads here!Robot Takes Sick Child to Class
Think back to grade school. If you were sick, you stayed home. If you had a serious illness, you’d miss weeks, or even months of classes. Technology could change all …
your ads here!Trump to Sign Order Aimed at Expanding Offshore Drilling
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Friday that could lead to the future expansion of drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. The order will direct his interior …
your ads here!Washington’s International Film Festival Celebrates 31st Anniversary
Films focusing on America’s broken education system, the power of independent journalism, and the Syrian refugee crisis are just some of the highlights of this year’s Filmfest DC. For more …
your ads here!Washington’s International Film Festival Celebrates 31st Anniversary
For over 30 years, Filmfest DC has been bringing thought-provoking movies from all over the world to a discerning audience in the U.S. capital, promoting discussion and debate. This spring, …
your ads here!California Says Oceans Could Rise Higher Than Thought
New climate-change findings mean the Pacific Ocean off California may rise higher, and storms and high tides hit harder, than previously thought, officials said. The state’s Ocean Protection Council on …
your ads here!United Airlines Settles with Doctor Dragged Off Plane
United Airlines reached an out-of-court settlement Thursday with a doctor who was dragged off one of its flights after he refused to give up his seat. The airline and Dr. …
your ads here!Investors Have High Hopes for Ghana, Says Finance Minister
Ghana’s finance minister says investors were optimistic in meetings with senior government officials who accompanied Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia to the World Bank spring meetings in Washington. In an interview …
your ads here!DNA From Dirt: Tracing Ancient Humans Found in ‘Empty’ Caves
No bones? No problem! Scientists say they’ve figured out a way to extract tiny traces of ancient human DNA from dirt in caves that lack skeletal remains. The technique could …
your ads here!Most US Teens Have Taken Social Media Break, Poll Finds
The common stereotype has teens glued to their phones 24-7. But nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have actually taken a break from social media – the bulk …
your ads here!Top 5 Songs for Week Ending April 29
This is the Top Five Countdown! We’re hangin’ with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending April 29, 2017. It …
your ads here!Narrow Turkish Referendum Victory Reveals Economic Concerns
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s referendum victory to extend his powers was bittersweet. For the first time he lost in Turkey’s main cities, including Istanbul, which has been his …
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