Rules taking effect in California ban cups, clamshells and other food ware made from expanded polystyrene foam unless companies meet a high recycling target.

The Chinese navy is gradually extending its operational reach beyond East Asia, the Pentagon said in a report.

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Authorities in Mayotte fear the death toll from Category 4 Cyclone Chido could reach hundreds or even thousands.

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These whoopie pies are so good, you’ll dream about them for weeks. You’ll wake up in the middle of the night, a thin sheen of ...

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Improved satellite data reveals hidden underwater peaks, reshaping ocean mapping and advancing climate predictions.

The international date line is the "line" that runs through the middle of the Pacific Ocean about 180 degrees longitude from the North Pole to the South Pole. It's located halfway around the world ...