Teen wins $70,000 at science competition for arthritis research inspired by her own illness

CIA Director Ratcliffe May Take Expanded Role in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

CIA Director John Ratcliffe is being considered for a more prominent role in US-led peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. The White House is reportedly evaluating changes to its current negotiation team amid stalled diplomatic progress. Key sticking points include unresolved territorial disputes and security guarantees between Moscow and Kyiv. Officials believe Ratcliffe's intelligence background could help identify new avenues for dialogue and revive the stalled process.

Channi, Randhawa welcome Sachin Pilot as new Punjab Congress in-charge

Sachin Pilot has been appointed as the new Punjab Congress in-charge, a move welcomed by senior party leaders including former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. Channi praised Pilot as a capable leader who can bring unity among the party's competing factions in the state. The appointment is seen as a strategic step to strengthen Congress ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. As part of the revival effort, the party is also planning a statewide yatra to reinvigorate its organizational presence across Punjab.

Trinamool factions led by Ritabrata, Mamata get poll panel invite for Delhi meet

Jazz age-era Connecticut inn reopens after $8 million historic restoration