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Greenpeace USA climbers rappelled off and formed a blockade on the Fred Hartman Bridge near Baytown, Texas, shutting down the Houston Ship Channel, the largest fossil fuel thoroughfare in the United States.

Activists Say New Laws To Protect Critical Infrastructure Aim To Silence Them

Climate activists protesting oil and gas are the first charged under a new critical infrastructure law in Texas. Supporters say the laws protect ports, pipelines and other sensitive places.

Also: Afghanistan's leader calls for unconditional talks with the Taliban; Southern California officials fear mudslides and call evacuations ahead of a storm; and Barbra Streisand clones her dog.

There was an uproar in 2018 when a scientist in China, He Jiankui, announced that he had successfully used CRISPR to edit the genes of twin girls when they were embryos. Prominent scientists hope to stop further attempts at germline editing, at least for now.

Scientists Call For Global Moratorium On Creating Gene-Edited Babies

An international group of 18 prominent scientists and bioethicists is calling for countries around the world to impose a moratorium on the creation of babies whose genes have been altered in the lab.

Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan listens as President Trump speaks during a signing event for "Space Policy Directive 4" in the Oval Office of the White House in February.

Trump To Nominate Patrick Shanahan As Defense Secretary

Shanahan has served as acting defense secretary since former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned last December over President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.

What Happens When A Country Suddenly Gets Rid Of Most Of Its Cash?

The story of India's "demonetization" has given economists a one-of-a-kind opportunity to understand the role of money in an economy.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in before testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing on Sept. 27, 2018.

Reporters Dig Into Justice Kavanaugh's Past, Allegations Of Misconduct Against Him

A new book by The New York Times' Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly extends the investigation into the SCOTUS justice's history, chases down sexual misconduct allegations and considers his years since.

Before the Dash and Sky Blue FC match, a ceremony honors Dash members who played during the World Cup.

Women's World Cup Bump — Short-Lived Or Longer?

After the excitement and thrill of the U.S. victory in the Women's World Cup, attention shifts back to the NWSL — the 7-year-old pro league in the U.S. Will the enthusiasm lead to sustained interest?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to require tobacco companies to include 13 health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertisements.

New Look For Cigarettes? FDA Proposes Graphic Warnings On Packages And Ads

The Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a proposed rule to require tobacco companies to include graphic warnings, depicting some of the lesser known health risks of smoking tobacco products.

Equal Rights Amendment supporters demonstrate outside the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday, when the 2020 session of the Virginia Legislature began. So far, 37 states have ratified the amendment, and Virginia may soon join them.

Virginia May Ratify The Equal Rights Amendment. What Would Come Next Is Murky

If state lawmakers pass the ERA, Virginia would become the 38th state to ratify it, and an amendment needs 38 states to be added to the Constitution. But a new legal opinion adds to the complexity.

Stefan Krasowski, co-founder of the Reach For The Miles meetup, stands in front of Krak des Chevaliers in western Syria. The war-torn country was the last one that Krasowski, who has since turned 40, had yet to visit.

How One Man Used Miles To Fulfill His Dream To Visit Every Country Before Turning 40

A growing subculture of savvy consumers is finding new ways to game credit card points. But it's not a game for everyone.

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