Philadelphia's water 'safe to drink' through Tuesday afternoon after chemical spill

City officials assured residents on Monday that the water was safe to drink throughout the day, but added that they are continuing to test the water supply.

Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns

Vice President Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns.

In 'Above Ground,' Clint Smith meditates on a changing world, personal and public

Smith's poems reveal that his wonder at the world keeps him holding on to faith in the way the universe works. Ultimately, this collection points to our ability to trust in the face of volatility.

At least 16 people were killed in a landslide in central Ecuador

The landslide in Alausí, about 137 miles south of the capital, Quito, affected an estimated 500 people and 163 homes. Rescuers frantically searched for survivors.

Raphael Mechoulam, the 'father of cannabis research' who discovered THC, has died

When Mechoulam began his chemistry career, other drugs like cocaine and morphine had long been studied. But little was known about the scientific properties of the marijuana plant.

'Live free and die?' The sad state of U.S. life expectancy

A decade after a landmark report on Americans' shorter lives, the problem has only gotten worse. Unlike other wealthy nations, U.S. life expectancy has not bounced back from the pandemic.

Cities may be debating reparations, but here's why most Americans oppose the idea

Compensation for descendants of enslaved people is broadly controversial, and especially so among whites and Republicans. Researchers say one reason may be misperceptions about the racial wealth gap.