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Scientists capture video of female sperm whales working together during birth to protect calf

Scientists capture video of female sperm whales working together during birth to protect calf

  • ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer

Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

  • ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN Associated Press

Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

  • ALI SWENSON and JONEL ALECCIA Associated Press

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed diet can "cure" schizophrenia and diabetes and allow people to rid themselves of bipolar disorder. Researchers say the comments overstate current evidence.

Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again

Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again

  • DPA VIDEO

A humpback whale that was freed after becoming stuck for several days in shallow water at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany was stranded again on Saturday after failing to find its way back to the Atlantic Ocean.

A 3-limbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

A 3-limbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

  • CODY JACKSON and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press

A Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor animals they've rehabilitated. 

NASA astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space. He says medical scare remains a mystery

NASA astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space. He says medical scare remains a mystery

  • MARCIA DUNN Associated Press

Four-time space flyer Mike Fincke said he was eating dinner Jan. 7 after prepping for a spacewalk. Then, he couldn't talk.

Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim

Watch: Rare moment sperm whales help newborn to swim

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS, PROJECT CETI

Scientists have captured one of the most detailed observations of a sperm whale birth ever recorded in the wild. This rare insight shows how the deep diving marine mammals reproduce and interact socially.

MS: SEA TURTLES RELEASED INTO GULF OF MEXICO

MS: SEA TURTLES RELEASED INTO GULF OF MEXICO

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    NASA Unveils Plan To Build $20B Permanent Moon Base

    NASA Unveils Plan To Build $20B Permanent Moon Base

      NASA is revamping its space exploration approach with new plans to send humans back to the Moon and establish a permanent base. Over the next decade, the space agency intends to spend billions of dollars on what one official called “humanity’s first deep-space outpost.” Speaking at NASA’s “i…

      Judge's ruling halts momentum of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda

      Judge's ruling halts momentum of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda

        The ruling could energize Kennedy's supporters to fight back, or provide cover for the administration to leave vaccines behind.

        Is spring really — finally — here?

        Is spring really — finally — here?

          It's far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday.

          Photos from the 2026 Iditarod sled dog race

          Photos from the 2026 Iditarod sled dog race

            How Trump and RFK Jr.'s policies are driving doctors to politics

            How Trump and RFK Jr.'s policies are driving doctors to politics

              Why some doctors say they felt a “moral call” to run for office

              Judge stops RFK Jr. childhood vaccine overhaul after medical groups sue

              Judge stops RFK Jr. childhood vaccine overhaul after medical groups sue

                A federal judge has blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s changes to the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule.

                Local News

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: March 30

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: March 30

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                Photos: Arizona drops Purdue in the Elite Eight 79-64

                Photos: Arizona drops Purdue in the Elite Eight 79-64

                The Wildcats erase a halftime deficit to drop the Boilermakers and head to the Final Four, winning the West Regional 79-64, San Jose, Calif., March 28, 2026.

                Tucson's Top Stories: March 30

                Tucson's Top Stories: March 30

                Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                Photos: Protesters gather at Tucson's Reid Park for 'No Kings' rally

                Photos: Protesters gather at Tucson's Reid Park for 'No Kings' rally

                Protesters in Tucson joined the more than 3,000 “No Kings” demonstrations planned across the country on Saturday, March 28, 2026, to push back on President Donald Trump’s policies and to express their general discontent towards his agenda.

                State & Regional

                Arizona lawmakers move to outlaw abortion drugs via mail

                Arizona lawmakers move to outlaw abortion drugs via mail

                Arizona lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make it a crime to mail or receive abortion pills, potentially penalizing both providers and patients. The proposal is raising constitutional questions after voters approved abortion rights in 2024.

                Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

                Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

                PHOENIX — State fire officials unveiled a new network of cameras using artificial intelligence in hopes of spotting wildfires before they get too big.

                Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is open to a temporary Arizona gas-tax suspension

                Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is open to a temporary Arizona gas-tax suspension

                Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is willing to consider a temporary suspension of the state's 18-cent-a-gallon gas tax to help drivers dealing with high prices.

                NAU fraternity leader charged with hazing

                NAU fraternity leader charged with hazing

                A fraternity pledge master at Northern Arizona University has been indicted on suspicion of felony hazing in connection with the death of student in January after a night of drinking at a rush event.

                Nation & World

                Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

                Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

                "We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need … they have to survive," Trump told reporters as he flew to Washington.

                ‘They have to survive’: Trump allows Russian oil into Cuba despite sanctions

                ‘They have to survive’: Trump allows Russian oil into Cuba despite sanctions

                Trump says he has no issue with a Russian oil tanker delivering fuel to Cuba, and the administration signaled it has no plans to stop it.

                TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon

                TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon

                Major U.S. airports continued to recommend Sunday that passengers arrive several hours early.

                Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America (2026)

                Where you live can have a major impact on your health. Some cities encourage wellness by improving access to fresh, nutritious food and recreational spaces. Others focus on keeping health care affordable or maintaining clean, safe parks for residents. When these essential factors are overlooked, maintaining good health becomes much more challenging.

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                Homes in this Tucson-area community to start at $2 million

                Homes in this Tucson-area community to start at $2 million

                As water lifeline evaporates, Arizona faces a cultural change over water use

                As water lifeline evaporates, Arizona faces a cultural change over water use

                Photos: Protesters gather at Tucson's Reid Park for 'No Kings' rally

                Photos: Protesters gather at Tucson's Reid Park for 'No Kings' rally

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                The 7th Grade Math Wall: Why Middle School Is Where America's STEM Pipeline Breaks

                The 7th Grade Math Wall: Why Middle School Is Where America's STEM Pipeline Breaks

                Provided content. Research shows that 7th grade is the tipping point at which students either stay on track for STEM or fall permanently behind. Here's the data. 

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

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                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Tucson man clipped with cocaine load in mobile barbershop gets prison

                Tucson man clipped with cocaine load in mobile barbershop gets prison

                A Tucson man stopped in a mobile barbershop carrying nearly 13 pounds of cocaine has been sentenced to five years in prison, state prosecutors say.

                Third teen arrested in double-killing at Tucson park

                Third teen arrested in double-killing at Tucson park

                Three teens have now been arrested in connection with a double killing that occurred in December at a Tucson park, police said.

                Tucson middle school teacher, assistant coach arrested on sexual exploitation charges

                Tucson middle school teacher, assistant coach arrested on sexual exploitation charges

                A Tucson middle school teacher and girls high school assistant basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

                Savannah Guthrie set to return to 'Today' in April

                Savannah Guthrie set to return to 'Today' in April

                Savannah Guthrie will return next month to NBC’s “Today,” two months after her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction from her Tucson home.

                Politics

                Arizona lawmakers move to outlaw abortion drugs via mail

                Arizona lawmakers move to outlaw abortion drugs via mail

                Arizona lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make it a crime to mail or receive abortion pills, potentially penalizing both providers and patients. The proposal is raising constitutional questions after voters approved abortion rights in 2024.

                Pima County deputies collaborated with border agents, ACLU alleges

                Pima County deputies collaborated with border agents, ACLU alleges

                Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has assured the public his deputies don't collaborate with federal immigration authorities. But a recent court filing in an ongoing lawsuit highlights several incidents in which local deputies called Border Patrol after interacting with Spanish speakers who we…

                As water lifeline evaporates, Arizona faces a cultural change over water use

                As water lifeline evaporates, Arizona faces a cultural change over water use

                Out in the Avra Valley, about 30 miles northwest of Tucson, a wide swath of water pours down a fenced-off canal about 80 feet wide.

                Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

                Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

                PHOENIX — State fire officials unveiled a new network of cameras using artificial intelligence in hopes of spotting wildfires before they get too big.

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