James Doubek
Stories
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Steve Jobs' worn-out Birkenstocks sell for $218,000 at auction
Steve Jobs wore the Birkenstocks during the early days of Apple in the 1970s and '80s. It's a record price for a pair of sandals.
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NASA says its asteroid defense test was a success
NASA smashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to throw it off course. The mission succeeded beyond expectations, officials said.
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After years of waiting, rare turtles have bred 41 hatchlings at the San Diego Zoo
The Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle is considered endangered. The zoo is the first accredited organization in North America to hatch and raise the species that's native to South Asia.
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Google celebrates NASA's DART mission with a new search gimmick
In celebration of NASA's DART mission, searching for information about it will result in an animation and tipped screen.
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Jupiter is coming its closest to Earth in decades
Jupiter will be some 367 million miles from Earth on Monday, the closest it's been since 1963. It coincides with Jupiter being on the opposite side of Earth from the sun — when it'll be its brightest.
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50 years ago, the Munich Olympics massacre changed how we think about terrorism
Gunmen held members of the Israeli team hostage, eventually killing them, during the 1972 Munich Olympics. The attack was the first time a global audience had witnessed terrorism as it happened.
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What we know about the victims of the Buffalo shooting
The identities of Buffalo shooting victims have been trickling out, largely through family members speaking to media outlets.
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The U.S. warns companies to stay on guard for possible Russian cyberattacks
President Biden said "evolving intelligence" showed Russia is "exploring options for potential cyberattacks." The U.S. has previously warned about Russia's capability to attack U.S. infrastructure.
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Russia says it's sanctioning Biden, Hillary Clinton and top U.S. officials
Russia's foreign ministry said Russia would sanction President Biden and members of his administration, banning them from entering Russia. It says the move is retaliation for U.S. sanctions.
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Ukrainians are removing and altering road signs to confuse and insult Russian forces
Ukrainian agencies are working to remove road signs to try to frustrate Russian soldiers, while other public signs are laced with expletives toward the invading troops.
