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Scientists say Limacina helicina, which moves much like a fruit fly, represents a "remarkable" evolutionary convergence. Its ancestors and those of flying insects diverged some 550 million years ago.

A wildlife photography award went to a rather unusual picture: two mice brawling on a London Underground platform. Photographer Sam Rowley won this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award.

A provisional assessment showed that 24 inmates were shot dead by “warning” gunshots as they tried to escape from the overcrowded Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa early Monday, the government said.

The World Health Organization hoped to have a treaty ready for ratification at its assembly next week. On Friday, WHO leader Tedros said negotiators couldn't resolve all the sticking points in time.

Gov. Ned Lamont and legislative leaders decided to tackle a narrow scope of issues they say are tied to upcoming deadlines and effective dates.

The Flood Safety Act aims to reduce damages from flooding by creating Vermont's first-ever regulations for development in river corridors.

Reports of the boards burning up have focused attention on shoddy lithium-ion batteries. While most devices with the batteries are made safely, precautions can be taken in choosing and using them.

The recall includes various certain frozen waffles sold in Walmart, Target, Publix and other stores. Some waffles for brands like Kodiak Cakes, Simple Truth and Food Hold have also been recalled.

A senior official of the Palestinian militant group Hamas has been killed in what it believes to be an Israeli strike in Lebanon's capital of Beirut. Israel has not taken responsibility.

Jane Young was nominated by President Biden in 2022 to lead the state’s federal prosecutor's office.