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Four weeks after a puzzling outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization has identified the cause. (Image credit: pavalena/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

She is known for her fast mind, bipartisan approach and colorful fashion, a symbol of her independence, defiance of Washington norms and her unapologetic, “this-is-me” attitude.

She is known for her fast mind, bipartisan approach and colorful fashion, a symbol of her independence, defiance of Washington norms and her unapologetic, “this-is-me” attitude.

Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during

The private company that oversees electricity transmission and distribution says it appears the outage was caused by a failure in an underground power line.

NEW YORK — There’s a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year. The sun expelled two bursts of plasma that are hurtling toward Earth and are expected to

WASHINGTON — When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Most meteor showers

Military appeals court rejects Defense secretary’s order nullifying 9/11 plea deals  PBS NewsHour Military Appeals Court rules Defense Sec Austin cannot rescind 9/11 plea deals  Fox News Military appeals court lets 9/11 plea deals proceed after defense secretary moves to rescind them  NBC

The decision puts back on track the agreements that would have the three men plead guilty to one of the deadliest attacks ever on the United States in exchange for being spared the possibility of the death penalty.

As he exits office, Sen. Jon Tester worries about what “not serious policymakers” will do to Congress.