Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere. That would make it the solar system’s smallest object yet with a clearly detected global atmosphere bound by gravity.
Georgia man gets 3 life sentences for sexually abusing child

The victim in the case was said to be 11 years old.
What is hantavirus? How did cruise tourists get it?

Three cruise ship passengers recently died from a suspected hantavirus outbreak. How did the virus end up on the ship? Experts break down the potential scenarios.
What diseases do rats carry? Pest control experts explain how to keep yourself safe

There are more than 35 rodent-borne diseases worldwide, including hantavirus.
Alex Ligertwood, former Santana vocalist, dies at 79

Alex Ligertwood, a musician best known for being a vocalist in the band Santana, has died. He was 79.
Georgia man arrested after cashing in lottery tickets stolen from grocery store

Authorities said surveillance captured the theft of lottery tickets from a South Carolina grocery store, and the suspect later cashing them in for a total of $80.
STEM college majors rank among those with the top-paying salaries. See the full list here

Computer, chemical and aerospace engineering offered some of the highest early-career wages.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome third child

Hollywood star Cameron Diaz and her musician husband Benji Madden have announced the birth of their third child, a boy named Nautus.
1,500 beagles to be rescued from research facility and rehomed

The research facility agreed to sell around 1,500 beagles to animal rescue groups.
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser ‘wet reckless’ charge in DUI case, avoids jail time

Britney Spears will avoid jail time after she pleading guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge in her California DUI case.