Rare photos show the early years of NASA's space shuttle era
NASA's first space shuttle was meant to be named Constitution -- a nod to the United States Bicentennial that year. But a write-in campaign by "Star Trek" fans prompted President Gerald Ford to change his mind.
Taliban co-founder disputes internal rifts, denies he was injured in any clash
Taliban co-founder and acting Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar appeared in a television interview Wednesday to refute rumors he had been injured or even killed in a dispute last week at the presidential palace in Kabul.
Apple's iPhone 13 secret weapon is, surprisingly, its price
Apple's new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro lineup features all of the predictable upgrades: faster performance, longer lasting battery life, better screen and new colors.
Rivian beats Tesla, GM and Ford to build the first electric pickup truck
There is a winner in the race to build the first consumer ready electric pickup truck, and it isn't Tesla, Ford or General Motors.
US, EU will announce global pledge to reduce planet-warming methane emissions
Details of a new pledge between the United States and European Union to reduce emissions of methane -- a potent greenhouse gas -- will be announced on Friday, a source familiar with the agreement told CNN.
Man identified by Chelsea FC charged by Met Police after investigation into racist, anti-semitic and hateful tweets
A man who was identified by Chelsea Football Club for tweets posted in late 2020 has been charged by the London Metropolitan Police on seven counts of sending "hateful" messages on social media.
Dominic Raab removed as UK foreign secretary in Johnson cabinet reshuffle
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reshuffled his cabinet, moving Dominic Raab from foreign minister to the roles of deputy prime minister and justice secretary, Downing Street announced Wednesday.
US mask makers say they're getting hit by cheap competition from China
When the pandemic first hit last year, Brian Wolin was working as a chiropractor, and his brother-in-law, Evan Shulman, ran a business making luxury retail displays for brands, such as Gucci and Chanel. But once the lockdowns began, they both found themselves unable to work. That's when they decided to launch Protective Health Gear, turning over a large part of Shulman's manufacturing space to the production of masks, specifically N95 respirators, which were in high demand and limited supply
EU chief announces extra $4.7bn in climate funds for Global South and challenges US to 'step up'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €4 billion ($4.7 billion) in climate finance to transfer to developing nations on Wednesday, while calling on the US and the bloc's other allies to start paying their fair share.