Country diary: blackbirds feast on the food of the gods

Langstone, Hampshire: A rare sight in British gardens, persimmons have a waxy, smooth-skinned appearance of oversized…

Judge blocks release of man pictured with feet on desk in Pelosi’s office

Rioter at the attack on the Capitol holds up a piece of mail from Speaker Nancy…

GOP freshman lawmakers splinter over Trump

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) wears a “Trump Won” face mask as she arrives on the…

Senate Dems eye punishing Hawley and Cruz for election objections

From left, Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz spearheaded objections to Pennsylvania’s Electoral College votes even…

Left stranded: US military sonar linked to whale beachings in Pacific, say scientists

Islands surrounded by US military study area, including Guam and Saipan, call for activity that harms…

Retired general who led Katrina response tapped for immediate review of Capitol security

Russel Honore speaks with news reporters at the airport in New Orleans, La. | Department of…

Pelosi says any lawmaker who helped insurrectionists could face criminal prosecution

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 15,…

Biden nominates top House Appropriations aide for OMB deputy director

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Shalanda Young, who serves as clerk and staff director for the…

Celebrity power undermining global conservation efforts, scientists warn

Hostile dispute over trophy hunting fuelled by ‘myths driven by emotion and morality that ignore critical…

Air pollution will lead to mass migration, say experts after landmark ruling

Call for world leaders to act in wake of French extradition case that turned on environmental…