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Secret Service agent Clint Hill rides on the back of the presidential limousine moments after President John F. Kennedy was shot on Nov. 22, 1963.

60 years after JFK's assassination, the agent who tried to save him opens up

One image, taken seconds after President Kennedy was shot, captured the attention of news outlets all over the country. The agent in the center of the image is still coming to terms with that moment.

Congress may have agreed to avoid a shutdown this week but the path to long-term funding is filled with landmines.

Congress avoids shutdown, setting up spending pileup for early next year

Infighting among Republicans threatens to derail plans to pass long-term spending bills next year.

Fermented Condiments Workshop

Ever give a second thought to how condiments, popular flavor “sidekicks” to our main courses, are made? Often overlooked, condiments are unsung heroes, an important part of adding flavor to our favorite main dishes! Join Austin Durant, founder and Chief Fermentation Officer of Fermenters Club, as he takes you through the most popular condiments, showing how each can be fermented. - LEARN: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods - DEMO: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making fermented condiments such as ketchup, mustard, salsa, miso and hot sauce at home! - TASTE: We’ll have a variety of fermented pickle styles to sample - DO IT TOGETHER: Roll up your sleeves and make a jar of condiments to take home and ferment. Includes your own take-home mason jar of mustard or ketchup. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

'E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial'

Experience the magic of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial like never before: in IMAX on the Giant Dome screen! Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this heartwarming masterpiece at the Fleet August 12–14. After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces "E.T.", as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, "E.T." falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien. WHEN | August 12 - 14, 2022 TIME: Friday, August 12 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - 8 - 10 p.m. Saturday, August 13 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - 8 - 10 p.m. Sunday, August 14 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. VENUE | Fleet Science Center ADMISSION | Tickets available in two options: General & Member General tickets are $19.95 Members please visit here! SOCIALS: Follow Fleet Science Center on Facebook & Twitter!

This picture taken from a position in southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing in the the Palestinian territory after an Israeli strike on November 21, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement.

Civilian deaths are being dismissed as 'crisis actors' in Gaza and Israel

As graphic images from Gaza flood social media platforms, many people are claiming those images are fake, in the latest iteration of a disturbing trope.

Guadalupe Zarate harvests trees for Kitchen's Orchard in Hedgesville, West Virginia. He can pick a bushel, more than forty apples, per minute.

Millions of U.S. apples were almost left to rot. Now, they'll go to hungry families

Many growers across the country have been left without a market due to oversupplied apple processors. West Virginia rescued its surplus, with a plan that donates apples to hunger-fighting charities.

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley greets supporters after signing papers to get on the Republican presidential primary ballot at the New Hampshire Statehouse on Oct. 13 in Concord, N.H.

The third GOP debate could be pivotal for Nikki Haley

The former South Carolina governor has been performing better than expected in recent early-state primary polls, but still lags far behind former President Donald Trump.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesn't actually speak, posing new ethical questions about the government's use of the rapidly evolving technology.

Opinion: Did he really say that?

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has used AI for robocalls in Mandarin, Yiddish, and other languages he doesn't speak IRL. NPR's Scott Simon ponders the downsides of this.

Britney Spears memoir reaches bestseller status a week before it hits shelves

New excerpts touching on her childhood and relationship with Justin Timberlake are drawing fans interested in her side of the story.

Dulce Volantin (left) and her partner, Valaria Zayas, pose for a portrait on their rooftop in Los Angeles. When asked what this program has meant for her and her partner, Volantin chokes up as she says, "The world, the world."

Los Angeles is using AI to predict who might become homeless and help before they do

L.A. is housing more people than ever, but an even greater number keep falling into homelessness. This first-of-its-kind prevention program calculates who seems most at risk for landing on the street.

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