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Catholics in US Army must not participate in firing squad, prominent archbishop says

How China Is Changing AI

As calls for an AI slowdown mount, Chinese and US governments are taking different approaches to AI development.

Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress

Trillionaire Tesla chief has become party’s biggest donor ahead of November’s pivotal midterms

It’s the Economy, Stupid—but How Stupid?

As in 1992, Democrats are poised to win big based on mistaken perceptions that times are difficult.

Americans Hall and Woodford win 2026 Nobel economics prize

Live coverage of exciting economicsy stuff

Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of criminal investigation, AP sources say

Homeland Security officials launch criminal investigation into the Minnesota representative in latest action against the president’s political enemies

FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says

Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program

A list of this year’s Nobel Prize winners

The decision to honor Pillay is not a onetime lapse for the Nobel Committee.

Why the US is bringing back firing squads

Medical experts and those who study the death penalty say each method can go wrong and cause severe pain.