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Putting the peer-review process to the test 

The peer-review process works provided the participants are invested in it.

Meet Lightnin’, the 103-year-old woman who’s been selling Daytona 500 tickets since 1st race

The Daytona 500 got its start in 1959, and 103-year-old Juanita "Lightnin'" Epton has been there since Day 1.

Supreme Court gives Smith one week to respond to Trump on immunity

The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Special Counsel Jack Smith one week to respond to former President Trump’s request to keep his federal Jan. 6 trial on hold as he appeals his immunity claims. In a brief order, the high court ordered Smith to respond by Tuesday, Feb. 20, not a particularly speedy schedule. Trump...

Zelensky: Senate Ukraine package boosts ‘confidence and motivation’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky applauded the Senate for passing the emergency defense spending bill Tuesday, which could provide $60 billion in funding for the country's fight against Russia. "The decision by the United States Senate to continue the support for our country and our warriors has been anticipated not only by us, but also by...

Amnesty International finds no evidence of military targets at Rafah sites targeted by Israel

Human rights group Amnesty International said four sites hit by Israel in separate targeted attacks in Rafah that killed 95 civilians — including 42 children — were not lawful military targets, accusing Israel of direct war crimes for indiscriminate attacks. Amnesty International said three of the strikes hit in December and another hit in January,...

South Dakota Gov. Noem fills 2 legislative seats after state Supreme Court ruling on conflicts of interest

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has filled two legislative seats that had been vacant, one of which had been empty for months, after a ruling by the state Supreme Court.

Meet the 5 Democrats who have been floated as possible Biden replacements

Here is a list of five top Democrats who have been floated as potential replacement for President Biden as the party's presidential nominee should he decide to forego another run.

Kentucky proposal to freeze property tax for older homeowners clears Senate

A proposal to freeze the property taxes of Kentucky residents age 65 and older who own their home and reside there was passed by the state Senate.

Supreme Court gives Jack Smith a deadline to respond to Trump’s attempt to delay trial until after election

Special Counsel Jack Smith must respond to former President Trump's latest attempt to delay his trial for election interference by Feb. 20, 2024.

Minnesota Legislature poised to amend rule limiting law enforcement in schools

The Minnesota Legislature convened on Monday with a focus on addressing a law from the previous year that restricted police powers in schools, officials say.

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