The fantastically-named Supersonic Naval Ordnance Research Track, or SNORT, is a naval facility in the heart of the Californian desert. It’s also where NASA engineers let their evil side run free by wreacking havoc on innocent objects, using a rocket sled to destroy prototype parachutes destined for Mars. … [Read more...]
Hunting for Hackers, N.S.A. Secretly Expands Internet Spying at U.S. Border
WASHINGTON - Without public notice or debate, the Obama administration has expanded the National Security Agency's warrantless surveillance of Americans' international Internet traffic to search for evidence of malicious computer hacking, according to classified N.S.A. documents. … [Read more...]
Key Findings From James Holmes Evaluation Interviews
The jury in the Aurora, Colorado theater shooting trial slowly stood from their chairs and walked out of the courtroom Thursday afternoon, likely happy for a break. … [Read more...]
Why You Should Watch the Women’s World Cup
While women's soccer doesn't generally get a lot of attention, fans do get excited when the World Cup rolls around every four years. … [Read more...]
Murdered Lawyer’s Ex Upset Over Shayna Hubers’ Sentencing
When the ex-girlfriend of a murdered Kentucky lawyer, Ryan Poston, heard the recommended 40-year prison sentence for his killer, she was stunned. … [Read more...]
Warriors 108, Cavaliers 100: With Overtime Surge, Warriors Squeak By
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors had the best home-court advantage in the N.B.A., the season’s most valuable player and 40 years of bottled enthusiasm uncorked for the chance at another championship. … [Read more...]
Hurricane Andres Weakens, Blanca Next?
As one hurricane weakens in the eastern Pacific Ocean, another could be set to quickly take its place – and it could impact the Mexican coast as soon as this weekend. … [Read more...]
Educational Inequality: For the Poor, the Graduation Gap Is Even Wider Than the Enrollment Gap
Rich and poor students don't merely enroll in college at different rates; they also complete it at different rates. The graduation gap is even wider than the enrollment gap. … [Read more...]
Jacob DeGrom Flirts With No-Hitter and Settles for Another Win
SAN DIEGO - Three years ago to the day, Mets Manager Terry Collins had been a nervous wreck, watching Johan Santana push past his pitch count. Santana, the Metsâ prized ace, was still working his way back from shoulder surgery, but he refused to leave the mound, and that night at Citi Field, he threw the first no-hitter in franchise history. … [Read more...]
Roundup: Eleven Strikeouts Spark Victory for Cubs; Top Rangers Prospect Will Get His Shot
Evan Gattis drove in two runs in a four-run seventh inning, and the Houston Astros continued their late-inning magic as they rallied for a 5-2 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. … [Read more...]