Joe Hernandez
Stories
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Science
Check out the deepest-swimming fish ever caught on camera
The unknown snailfish species, of the genus Pseudoliparis, was recorded swimming in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench near Japan at a depth of 8,336 meters — or more than 27,000 feet down.
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Technology
Why Richard Branson's rocket company, Virgin Orbit, just filed for bankruptcy
The spinoff of the billionaire's space tourism venture Virgin Galactic had recently cut 85% of its staff and is seeking a buyer. The move comes after a failed rocket launch from the U.K. in January.
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Science
These are the 4 astronauts who'll take a trip around the moon next year
The group will fly on NASA's Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon for the first time 50 years and establish a long-term presence there.
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National
What to know about Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump's criminal case
A veteran of the New York trial court system, Merchan is no stranger to high-profile prosecutions — particularly those involving Trump and his associates.
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Environment
All new cars in the EU will be zero-emission by 2035. Here's where the U.S. stands
European Union states agreed to a plan after adding an exemption for cars that run on e-fuels. In the U.S., efforts to phase out gas-powered cars include future bans in several states.
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National
The FDA has approved the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales
The decision could make the life-saving drug more accessible. But the Food and Drug Administration said it could take months before Narcan, naloxone's brand name, is available without a prescription.
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National
What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school
Authorities released graphic body camera footage showing the fatal confrontation between police and the shooter at the private religious school. Three children and three adults died in the attack.
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National
Idaho is the latest state to permit execution by firing squad
Four other states — Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah and South Carolina — also currently permit executions by firing squad, according to the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.
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National
A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library
The nonprofit, which has a mission to provide "universal access to all knowledge," says it will appeal the ruling.
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National
That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns
The agency issued a consumer alert urging people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones generated by artificial intelligence. They can be used by criminals hoping to swindle people out of money.