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President Trump addresses a briefing Thursday at the White House.

Trump And His Campaign Amplify 'Birther' Conspiracy Against Kamala Harris

President Trump stokes a controversial theory being promoted by supporters that Sen. Kamala Harris is not eligible for the vice presidency.

A small number of cicadas become infected by a fungus called Massospora, which causes the production of cathinone — an amphetamine.

A Fungus Is Pushing Cicada Sex Into Hyperdrive And Leaving Them Dismembered

A fungus called Massospora produces an amphetamine in some cicadas and makes them lose control. Cicadas that are infected lose their genitals — and they don't even notice.

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and Gov. Gavin Newsom stand together on stage at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria on Jan. 7, 2019 in Sacramento.

One Person Shaping The Recall Election? Lt. Gov. Kounalakis

The job of Lieutenant Governor tends to be a low-profile office in California. But the campaign to recall Governor Gavin Newsom will put current Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis front and center.

Sisters, Nene (left) and Ekene (right) Okolo the founders of Black in PUSD Instagram page. May 17, 2021.

'Black In PUSD' Founders Honored As Local Peacemakers

The Instagram account went viral last June, with thousands of stories of racist experiences in the Poway Unified School District. The sisters who created the page have received a special honor.

Cyclists cycle past the main entrance of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, a venue where cricket matches were taking place during the 2021 Indian Premier League — until it was suspended.

India's Major Cricket Tournament Got Suspended. Should It Have Even Happened?

The Indian Premier League was suspended in May, but critics weigh in on whether the event should have been held at all amid the country's deadly COVID-19 crisis.

Stone & Snow submitted its entry "Cruel" to the 2020 Tiny Desk Contest.

The Best 2020 Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Saw This Week: Volume 5

This week, our favorite entries bring you raucous guitars, resilience, contemplation and lots of houseplants. There's still time to enter; send us your video by April 27.

President Biden answers a question about the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants on Thursday at the White House. His public comments on the situation in the Middle East have been limited while the administration says it is focused on diplomacy behind the scenes.

Biden Takes Muted Approach To Violence In Israel And Gaza

President Biden has offered few public comments on escalating violence between Israel and Hamas. The White House says it is focused on diplomacy behind the scenes.

President Biden answered a question about the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants on Thursday after delivering remarks at the White House on the Colonial Pipeline incident. His public comments on the situation in the Middle East have been limited while the administration says it is focused on diplomacy behind the scenes.

Biden Takes Muted Approach To Violence In Israel And Gaza

President Biden has offered few public comments on escalating violence between Israel and Hamas. The White House says it is focused on diplomacy behind the scenes.

Still from a cell phone video showing a San Diego Police officer punching a homeless man in La Jolla, May 12, 2021.

Rough Arrest Of Homeless Man In La Jolla Spurs Protest, In-House SDPD Probe

An internal investigation was underway Thursday into a bystander-videotaped arrest during which San Diego Police Department personnel tackled and repeatedly punched a homeless man on a La Jolla thoroughfare.

The majority of anti-vaccine claims on social media trace back to a small number of influential figures, according to researchers.

Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows

The majority of false claims about COVID-19 vaccines on social media trace back to just a handful of influential figures. So why don't the companies just shut them down?

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