They too ended in failure. It’s a lesson that was lost on alchemists, who for centuries sought to create a drink that granted immortality. Among them was Isaac Newton, who went to his grave in ...

So whenever we get artifacts like this, we treat them with great respect," said Seib. Centuries ago, before indoor plumbing, people would use outhouses separate from their homes. Waste workers ...

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. reportedly could be in line for a payday that tops the one Pat Surtain II enjoyed with the Denver Broncos in September. "Pat Surtain II's four-year ...

Peering at a dusty pocket of our galaxy about 11,000 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia, the James Webb Space Telescope's powerful infrared eyes watched as light from a centuries-old ...

They're $60 million over the cap and could make some drastic moves to fix that glaring problem including a potential trade of quarterback Derek Carr. Before that, the Saints could reload their ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Top-ranked Nelly Korda had quite the close for herself, and former Red Sox closer Derek Lowe provided a big save during her round as well. After playing her first 22 holes in ...

ALGIERS - In a village nestled in the mountains of northeastern Algeria, locals and visitors gathered under a cold winter sky to celebrate Tamechrit, a centuries-old Berber tradition rooted in ...

During construction at a 13th century church in Gardelegen, Germany, volunteers found over 1,000 artifacts that spanned seven centuries of history. Among the discoveries were 679 coins ...

Derek Ryan clears waivers, now must make decision on retirement At 38 years old, Ryan's time in the NHL may be done. According to Oilers analyst Alan Mitchell, Ryan will be faced with the choice ...

Derek Hawkins covers the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Marshals Service and other federal law enforcement for The Washington Post. He previously covered courts ...

Appalachian entertainer/actor Randall Franks, famed for his role as "Officer Randy Goode" on TV’s "In the Heat of the Night," unveils his latest project, the music series "Appalachian Sounds." ...