Discovery December 6 Ancient silver cup may show world's oldest cosmic creation scene, researcher says: 'Chaos prevailed' A study says the Ain Samiya goblet, found in 1970, depicts a moment of cosmic creation, challenging previous scholarly interpretations. It's the oldest-known cup of its kind.
Politics December 5 FAA investigates airlines for potential flight cut compliance violations during government shutdown The FAA is launching an investigation into airline protocol during the government shutdown, threatening $75,000 fines per violation and giving carriers 30 days to prove compliance.
True Crime December 5 FBI weighing state or federal charges against 16-year-old in Anna Kepner cruise ship homicide case: lawyer Emergency custody hearing reveals Anna Kepner's stepbrother may face charges in Carnival cruise death as FBI investigation continues into homicide.
Travel December 5 Nation's 'most stressful' airport called out in study for poor check-in times, departure delays A record 3.1 million travelers were screened on just one day of Thanksgiving weekend as a new study reveals Newark Liberty International as America's "most stressful" airport this season.
Florida December 5 Carnival cruise ship death: Family dynamics may explain investigators’ silence, legal expert says Mechanical asphyxia ruling complicates Anna Kepner investigation as authorities weigh evidence in rare case involving shared family household dynamics.
Travel December 5 Government lifts Wi-Fi ban in secretive 'quiet zone' amid observatory tourism Green Bank Observatory's "Quiet Zone" in West Virginia gets Wi-Fi for the first time, after decades of restrictions to protect world's largest radio telescope.
Travel December 4 US renews 'do not travel' alert over terrorism, kidnapping amid Trump narco-terror fight The State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, urging an immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism and detention risks.
Discovery December 4 'Hugely exciting' prehistoric artifacts uncovered during hunt for long-lost Irish castle Archaeologists in Northern Ireland searching for a medieval castle recently discovered 9,000-year-old flint tools and Bronze Age remains in County Fermanagh.
Sharks December 3 Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.
Trials December 3 Brian Walshe jurors shown bloody tools and chopped up rug prosecutors allege are linked to wife Ana's murder Brian Walshe murder trial continues with damning testimony about how his statements to police did not line up with what he knew about his wife's whereabouts.
Travel December 3 Dolly Parton reimagines travel for truckers, families and road trippers in hot new venture Country music icon Dolly Parton launches her new Tennessean Travel Stops partnership to transform highway rest areas with Southern hospitality and entertainment features.