Scientists nearly double sea level rise projections for 2100, because ...
Landsat 8 natural-color mosaic of the ice cliff at the terminus of Thwaites Glacier, West Antarctica on Jan. 9. (Knut Christianson/USGS) This story has been updated. Sea levels could rise nearly twice as much as previously predicted by the end of this century if carbon dioxide emissions continue unabated, an outcome that could devastate coastal communities around the globe, according to new research published Wednesday. The main reason? Antarctica. Scientists behind a new study published in..>> view originalTerrance Knighton leaning toward joining Patriots after meeting with ...
After visiting with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday, nose tackle Terrance Knighton is leaning toward accepting an offer with the New England Patriots, according to a person familiar with the situation.Knighton, who played for the Redskins last year, met with the Patriots on Tuesday before visiting with his former team. As the free agency period approached earlier this month, the Redskins informed Knighton they’d be moving on from the run-stuffing veteran, but chose to re-open negotia..>> view originalHow the GOP loyalty pledge completely fell apart
MILWAUKEE — There are no ordinary weeks on the trail of Campaign 2016. One week brings insults over spouses and salacious allegations from a supermarket tabloid. Now it’s a campaign manager charged with simple assault, a candidate offering an alternative reality about the charge and a Republican Party ever more threatened with chaos, depending on its nominee. What this is about is clear to all — an unstable Republican coalition, the disruptive candidacy of Donald Trump and an alarmed GOP “est..>> view originalThe FDA just made the abortion pill easier to get
The Food and Drug Administration first approved the abortion pill Mifeprex in September 2000. (Courtesy of Danco Laboratories) New recommendations for the abortion pill announced Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration could increase use of the medication to terminate a pregnancy in the United States. The new label changes the recommended dosage of the two drugs used in the abortion process. It allows the treatment to be used up to 70 days into pregnancy — three weeks longer than the..>> view originalBernie Sanders left off D.C. primary ballot after Democratic Party error
Washington voters may not get to feel the Bern.Because of an error by the D.C. Democratic Party, Sen. Bernard Sanders‘ name is not on the ballot, according to a report by WRC-TV, the local NBC affiliate.WRC reported that both the Vermont senator’s team and the campaign of rival Hillary Clinton submitted the required $2,500 registration fee but the party did not notify the D.C. Board of Elections by a key deadline.The registration deadline was March 16, but the party did not send the board Mr. Sa..>> view originalTrump: If abortions are banned, women who seek them should face ...
Responding to a question from MSNBC's Chris Matthews, Republican front-runner Donald Trump said women who have illegal abortions should be punished. Here's where other candidates stand as well. (Sarah Parnass/The Washington Post) APPLETON, Wis. — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump came under fire Wednesday for saying that women should be subject to “some sort of punishment” for undergoing illegal abortions, a position that antiabortion and abortion rights groups alike emphatica..>> view originalPossible 'ransomware' attack still crippling some MedStar hospitals ...
A sign designates an entrance to the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington. (Molly Riley/AP) Hospitals throughout MedStar Health’s network continued to face problems with their online systems Wednesday, two days after a cyberattack crippled the health-care giant’s email and patient records databases. “Our electronic medical records system is working,” spokeswoman Ann Nickels said. “Individual work stations may not be working.” MedStar also issued a statement Wednesday saying..>> view originalWashington Monument elevator malfunction 5th since 2014 reopening
The Washington Monument reopened Wednesday after its elevator had broken down a day earlier — the fifth time since the monument resumed operations in 2014 following a three-year closure to repair earthquake damage.Michael Litterst, a spokesman for the National Park Service, which maintains the monument, said Tuesday’s “elevator interruption” was caused when the control system detected a high electrical current beyond its preset limit.“The system functioned as it is designed to, and shut down for..>> view originalHere are the 61 people whose sentences Obama just commuted
President Barack Obama on Wednesday commuted the prison sentences of 61 drug offenders. Obama met for lunch Wednesday with people whose sentences were previously commuted. (AP) President Obama granted commutations to 61 people Wednesday. In total, Obama has granted clemency to 248 federal inmates. Here are the names of all 61, according to the Justice Department: Henry Claude Agnew – Miami, FL Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base; Southe..>> view originalInstagram takes on Snapchat and YouTube with 60-second videos
Instagram announced that it will extend the time limit on videos on its network to 60 seconds, up from 15 seconds, better positioning it to compete with other social media services, such as Snapchat. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg News) Have a lot more to say on Instagram? You’re in luck. The company announced Tuesday that it’s going to extend the time limit on videos on its network to 60 seconds — up from 15 seconds — starting immediately. The company said in an official blog post that the new..>> view original
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