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Raider of the lost hearth: Alexander Skarsgård rages for revenge, and his erstwhile homeland, in <em>The Northman</em>.

In Viking epic 'The Northman,' life is nasty, brutish and short-tempered

Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) captures both the stark beauty and brutality of the Vikings in his latest film, which tamps down his experimental impulses to tell a familiar revenge tale.

Workers in protective gear register residents for COVID-19 testing in the Jingan district of western Shanghai, China, on April 1, 2022. Shanghai allowed 4 million more people out of their homes Wednesday as coronavirus rules that shut down China's largest city eased and some factories resumed operation.

Shanghai eases COVID rules and allows 4 million more people out of their homes

An official says the virus is under control in some parts of the city. Meanwhile, the IMF cut its forecast of Chinese economic growth and warned the global flow of industrial goods might be disrupted.

Craig Robinson and his wife, Kelly Robinson, have filed a lawsuit against a Milwaukee-area private school over issues of inclusiveness and alleged racism. Here, they arrive at a state dinner at the White House in 2016.

Michelle Obama's brother and his wife sue Milwaukee school for alleged racial bias

Craig and Kelly Robinson say the University School of Milwaukee ended their sons' enrollment after they raised concerns about the school's treatment of students of color and other alleged biases.

A new study provides the first evidence of its kind that silica dust is responsible for the rising tide of severe black lung disease, including among coal miners in Appalachia.

Researchers say they've linked silica dust directly to severe black lung disease

A new study links the epidemic of severe lung disease among coal miners to toxic silica dust. The findings echo a 2018 investigation by NPR and the PBS show Frontline.

Ali Wong's divorce news causes another case of #wrongasian

The comedian's husband has been a primary source of her popular specials. But when writing about the Asian American couple's split, some news outlets used photos of Asian American actor Randall Park.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant on March 22, 2022 near Gruenheide, Germany.

Elon Musk says he will not join the Twitter board, after all

The social media company said the billionaire Tesla CEO changed his mind about accepting a board seat after becoming Twitter's biggest shareholder.

A view of a mass grave by a church on April 4 in Bucha, Ukraine.

An expert says it may be hard, but not impossible, to prove genocide in Ukraine

Should the atrocities in Ukraine be called war crimes, ethnic cleansing or genocide? The terms can be tricky to differentiate, but experts say the separate labels are crucial when seeking justice.

Press Secretary McClellan Leaving White House

White House press secretary Scott McClellan says he is resigning, continuing a shake-up in President Bush's administration. McClellan was named press secretary in June 2003, not long after the United States invaded Iraq.

Jury Rejects Execution for Moussaoui

The sentencing phase of the Zacarias Moussaoui trial culminates with the jury recommending life in prison for the confessed terrorist conspirator. The jury apparently agreed with many of the prosecution's key arguments, but ended up voting against the death penalty. Formal sentencing by the judge takes place Thursday.

House Considers 'Real ID Act'

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote as early as Wednesday on new measures that could make it harder to get a driver's license. The bill, known as the "Real ID Act," requires states to demand up to six forms of identification for license applicants.

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