The US Geological Survey stated in a new study that the Appalachians contain an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium.

Every month, WTOPs Greg Redfern previews the best the sky has to offer stargazers regarding the moon, planets and stars in his "Eyes to the Skies" feature. Space-related events that might interest you taking place in the D.C. region will be included as well.

While the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby kicks off horse racing's Triple Crown on Saturday, next month's Preakness will be special for multiple reasons.

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If the China shock of the early 2000s was about China catching up, then China shock 2.0 is about the country redefining the boundaries of what is economically possible across manufacturing sectors, according to Columbia University professor Adam Tooze. Amid complaints about the trade and industrial policies accelerating Chinas rise in many sectors ...

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A DEATH row rapper was executed in front of his British wife who screeched "I love you" as she helplessly pressed her body against the chamber window. James Broadnax, 37, was put to death by lethal injection at 6.47pm in Texas prison after being convicted over the 2008 shootings of two Christian music producers. The...

In a humorous video posted Thursday on his Instagram account, Banksy showed snippets of how the sculpture was put up in the dead of night.

An Iranian official dismissed U.S. claims about Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health, stating he is in perfect health and actively managing state affairs. The official confirmed Khamenei survived a bombing, sustaining injuries but being preserved by divine will. This contradicts U.S. media reports alleging critical medical challenges and limited ...

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British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level.

Russian officials cast Ukrainian attacks as 'terrorism' as they urge 'vigilance'.

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The Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported that air defence systems were activated for around 20 minutes but that the situation had returned to "normal".

A majority of South Koreans support raising the country's senior age threshold to 70 from the current 65, a survey by Gallup Korea showed Friday.

LONDON (AP) LONDON (AP) NatWest Group plc (NWG) on Friday reported net income of $1.93 billion in its…