Joe Hernandez
Stories
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A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed
National Park Service officials said harsh weather, including wind and rain, have led to erosion and spalling, which occurs when fragments of stone chip or break off.
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Biden says he’s 'not confident' of a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses
Speaking on CBS in his first interview since announcing he was dropping out, the president said his primary goal was to ensure that former President Donald Trump lost in November.
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Do cats experience grief? New research suggests they might
Researchers from Oakland University surveyed hundreds of cat caregivers and found that cats exhibited behaviors associated with grief after a fellow cat or dog in the household died.
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U.S. lawmakers urge banning weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns
Weighted infant sleepwear companies say their products are safe and help babies sleep, but some medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and government regulators warn the garments could be dangerous.
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Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says
The decision stems from a suit by the Consumer Product Safety Commission over products sold on Amazon that the agency found to be unsafe, including children's sleepwear and carbon monoxide detectors.
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It has now been 15 years since the federal minimum rose to $7.25
Fifteen years ago this Wednesday, the federal minimum wage went up from $6.55 per hour to $7.25. It hasn't budged since.
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Scientists may have discovered 'dark oxygen' being created without photosynthesis
It has long been understood that photosynthesis creates oxygen, but researchers believe they've found oxygen being created in parts of the ocean with no light.
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A Navy pilot becomes the first woman aviator to kill an air-to-air contact in combat
The military branch said last week that the unnamed aviator recently notched the achievement against an attack drone deployed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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How the vice presidency went from an 'insignificant office' to a political powerhouse
Early U.S. vice presidents focused on their constitutional role as president of the Senate, but more modern officeholders have held more influence in the White House and beyond.
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Copenhagen begins offering free perks to tourists who make sustainable choices
The pilot program comes as residents in other parts of Europe have been denouncing — and in some cases confronting — the droves of tourists who flock to its historic cities and picturesque beaches every year.
