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How a power outage in Colorado caused U.S. official time be 4.8 microseconds off

Officials said the error is likely be too minute for the general public to clock it, but it could...

Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean

Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam....

Shopping for pricy ACA health plans? Some cheaper options come with trade-offs

Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act...

Cartagena’s iconic horse carriages give way to electric buggies

Cartagena, Colombia, is set to ban its iconic horse-drawn carriages, replacing them with electric...

On winter’s coldest days, this classic Kashmiri coat offers warmth — and wisdom

In Kashmir, December 21 is said to mark the start of the 40 harshest days of winter. A woolen robe called a pheran is key to keeping warm — and a reminder of how to face and overcome hardships.

A radio station in Amsterdam is a lifeline for Sudan. After USAID cuts, it’s faltering

Budget cuts threaten the future of Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, which has served as an information lifeline for Sudanese people about their war-torn country.

9 killed, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub. The incident occurred early Sunday in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg.

‘Congress is in a coma.’ Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a...

Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine ‘are proceeding constructively’

A Kremlin envoy says peace talks in Florida on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine are proceeding constructively, after U.S. meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin.

Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown

With months-long consulate and embassy delays being reported, the two tech companies say staying put in the U.S. right now could prevent workers from getting stranded in their home countries.